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3-year college degrees grow more popular in the US, saving time and cash. But critics aren't sold

A growing number of colleges are offering three-year degree programs, which cut a year off a traditional bachelor's with reduced credit.

3-year college degrees grow more popular in the US, saving time and cash. But critics aren't sold

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