A bachelor’s degree can increase your earning power and employability. There are a number of campus-based and online programs available, in a surprising range of fields of study. Most degree programs offer transfer credit for college-level work that you have already completed. Some colleges give credit for professional and life experience. This can shorten the time that it takes to earn your degree. In most bachelor degree programs you must complete a set of core courses and then choose an area of specialization. Core courses are designed to give you a well-rounded education and usually include language skills, humanities, some social science and a taste of the natural sciences or mathematics.