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EmployableGet a better job on the way to a degree
Online Higher Education
Get a degree. Stay at home.
Online students have different needs than campus students. This is why BYU-Pathway Worldwide was created. Degrees are offered from BYU-Idaho and Ensign College completely online,while BYU-Pathway provides the
The Preferred Path
A great start to your degree
Most students start their degree through
Low-cost
Pay less for your degree
Certificate First
Get a better job — before graduating
Wish you could get a better job before finishing your degree? Now you can!
Through our
Courses
Interactive and spiritual
Throughout gospel-based courses, you will be actively engaged in the learning process
I was working for a BPO company and every time I received a certificate, I would receive a salary raise or a new job opportunity that I was considered for…. It’s a blessing from God because I was pursuing my education and following what the prophets have taught us.
Common Questions
Here are a few reasons why certificates make a big difference:
- Career-ready skills: Each certificate is designed to help you qualify for a better job — even before you finish your degree.
- Stackable progress: Certificates build into associate and bachelor’s degrees, so every class counts toward your bigger goal.
- Momentum: Earning a certificate early can give you the confidence and motivation to keep going.
“Every time I would get a certificate, I used it to get a salary raise or I would apply for a new position.” — Kathy Villeda, BYU-Pathway student from El Salvador
Kathy’s story could be your story. Certificates can help you build your future step by step.
- Certificates are made up of 13–15 credits and focus on one area of study. They’re a great way to build job-ready skills quickly.
- An associate degree requires 60 credits, including general education courses, two certificates, and religion courses.
- A bachelor’s degree includes 90–96 credits and includes three certificates along with general education and religion courses
To learn more, visit our degree and certificate list and explore all the available options.
Find more information on application deadlines and the start that works best for you.
So, for a typical 3-credit course, you can expect to spend around 9–15 hours per week, adding up to approximately 63–105 total hours over a 7-week course block.
| Credits per course | Hours per week |
|---|---|
| 1 credit | 3–5 hours |
| 3 credits (typical) | 9–15 hours |
| 6 credits (two courses) | 18–30 hours |
- 90% get a better job after graduation with a bachelor’s degree
- 70% get a better job after earning their first certificate
- 60% get a better job after completing PathwayConnect