Three-year bachelor’s degree programs are expanding in the United States as a faster, cheaper path for non-traditional students, with Ensign College among those trimming credit hours to about 90. While proponents say these reduced‑credit degrees alleviate affordability and time barriers, critics warn they can devalue credentials and create confusion for employers and graduate programs as higher education faces a broader reassessment.

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Ensign College is a private college in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. Founded in 1886, the college is owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and operates under its Church Educational System. It also includes an institute of religion and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

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