American colleges are rolling out 90-credit three-year bachelor's degrees in nearly 120 programmes across 26 states, cutting a year off college and potentially saving students up to $20,000

• The University of Cincinnati is also considering programmes in information technology and professional studies.
• (University of Cincinnati photo)For decades, a four-year bachelor's degree has been the standard in the US.
• That model is changing now as more colleges introduce three-year degree programmes that require fewer credits.