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

Three-year college degrees are becoming popular in the U.S., offering a faster path to earning a bachelor's degree that can be completed in as few as 90 credit hours. Advocates view these reduced-credit programs as a solution to both the affordability crisis and time constraints for non-traditional students. However, critics, including the American Association of University Professors, worry they devalue credentials and may complicate admission to U.S. graduate schools.