3+1 Accelerated Dual Degree
With the accelerated dual degree program from Juniata College, you'll earn your bachelor's degree and master's degree in just four years. Juniata advisers work with you to accelerate your learning, with five to six courses each semester.
Complete your bachelors degree in just three years and seamlessly enter your graduate program. You will be on the path to career success ahead of schedule and before other students earn a bachelor's degree.
Available Programs
How to Apply
Students must apply for this program during the senior year of high school using either the Juniata Application or the Common Application. To qualify for this program, students must express an interest and have a GPA above a 3.5.
For questions on the application, please contact admissions@juniata.edu or speak with your admissions counselor.
The Academic Advantage
At Juniata, students can leverage the expertise of distinguished faculty at a top-ranked
liberal arts college. They have access to professors with extensive real-world experience
who provide valuable career-building opportunities. Each student benefits from dedicated
professors who assist in cultivating personal branding through activities such as
resume writing, enhancing online profiles, preparing for interviews, and navigating
internship and job searches effectively.
The graduate learning options are flexible, with most available online and in person.
The Academic Advantage
At Juniata, students can leverage the expertise of distinguished faculty at a top-ranked
liberal arts college. They have access to professors with extensive real-world experience
who provide valuable career-building opportunities. Each student benefits from dedicated
professors who assist in cultivating personal branding through activities such as
resume writing, enhancing online profiles, preparing for interviews, and navigating
internship and job searches effectively.
The graduate learning options are flexible, with most available online and in person.
The Advantage of Experience
At Juniata College, students engage in high impact practices, such as internships, faculty-led research, summer study abroad programs, or community-engaged learning activities. These experiences foster leadership through partnerships between faculty and students. Students also balance a rich co-curricular life, participating in clubs, sports, and other interests. Additionally, they benefit from networking events held every semester and opportunities for internships to further enhance their academic and professional development.
The Advantage of Experience
At Juniata College, students engage in high impact practices, such as internships, faculty-led research, summer study abroad programs, or community-engaged learning activities. These experiences foster leadership through partnerships between faculty and students. Students also balance a rich co-curricular life, participating in clubs, sports, and other interests. Additionally, they benefit from networking events held every semester and opportunities for internships to further enhance their academic and professional development.
The Financial Advantage
Throughout your undergraduate years, take advantage of competitive merit scholarships and discounted rates for summer coursework. As a fourth-year student transitioning to graduate studies, benefit from the Juniata College alumni rates for graduate courses and eligibility for financial aid. Juniata graduate tuition ranges from $18,000 to $21,500. This structured approach ensures cost-effective and accelerated educational opportunities tailored to your career goals. With the 3+1 program, you can enter the workforce early.
The Financial Advantage
Throughout your undergraduate years, take advantage of competitive merit scholarships and discounted rates for summer coursework. As a fourth-year student transitioning to graduate studies, benefit from the Juniata College alumni rates for graduate courses and eligibility for financial aid. Juniata graduate tuition ranges from $18,000 to $21,500. This structured approach ensures cost-effective and accelerated educational opportunities tailored to your career goals. With the 3+1 program, you can enter the workforce early.
Contact

Jason Moran
- Vice President for Enrollment

Jess Harpster
- Assistant Dean of Graduate Admission
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