Merrimack College plans to offer three-year “applied bachelor’s degrees” after becoming among the first approved to do so by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education in an affordability move.
The state on Friday approved pilot programs from Merrimack College and Suffolk University starting in the fall 2027 semester. Merrimack will pilot 96-credit versions of its bachelor’s degrees in business administration, communications, criminal justice and psychology, and Suffolk will pilot a 94-credit applied bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration and innovation.
“This approval represents a significant milestone in Merrimack College’s ongoing efforts to reimagine higher education. It reflects Merrimack’s commitment to innovation, accessibility and student success, while advancing our Augustinian mission to expand opportunity and remove barriers to a college education. As the needs of students, families and employers continue to evolve, Merrimack is challenging traditional models and creating new pathways that offer more choice, greater flexibility, academic excellence and meaningful value,” said a statement from Merrimack College…