After the bachelor’s degree, you can usually start the doctoral degree (if accepted into a program, of course) although a few programs require a master’s degree first. How long the doctoral program takes depends on time limits placed by the college and department and, on a practical level, how long the college is willing to provide financial support for your studies. This varies between colleges and universities.

I’ve known some people who had a family and had only phone contact with them for 2 years and earned their doctorate. Others have taken 4 or 5.

On average, you should plan on about 7 years to earn your doctorate. If you are doing a bachelors degree, find out if there are programs in your field where you can enter a doctorate right away (you will earn your masters along the way, sort of like an associates degree is earned during yoru bachelors).

If you go straight through for a doctorate, you can defer your loans without penalty. I did not go on for a doctorate, and now I am regretting it because it’s hard to go back. But yet, it isn’t impossible for me to go back for it if I really wanted to.

Good luck to you!

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Asa. two years

Bach. four years

Mast. 2-3 years

Doc. 3 years

your looking at 7-10 years if your hurry and go during spring and summer semester 😉 Good luck

i think it’s around 7