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Albright to offer academic credit for professional experience
Stacy Wescoe//June 22, 2026//
Listen to this articleAlbright College in Reading is making it easier for professionals to earn academic credit for their professional experience.
The school is launching a prior learning credit program for School of Professional Studies students.
The goal is to help such professionals complete degrees faster and more affordably beginning in fall 2026.
Research from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that households headed by a bachelor’s degree holder now earn more than double the household income of those with only a high school diploma.
Albright said its School of Professional Studies is designed for working adults who need flexibility without sacrificing academic rigor.
The prior learning credit program expands an academic model that seeks to meet students where they are through accelerated formats, online coursework, and personalized advising.
Through this new prior learning credit option, Albright SPS students can submit relevant professional experience, industry training, certifications, or demonstrated knowledge for academic credit.
Prior learning credit is distinct from transfer credit earned at another college or university and will be awarded through a formal evaluation process that assesses understanding and skills gained through practical experience.
According to the school, this new option enables undergraduate students to fulfill up to 75% of their bachelor’s degree requirements through a combination of transfer credit and prior learning credit. Graduate students may apply up to 25% toward a master’s degree.
Each prior learning assessment course costs $100.
“Working adults bring real knowledge, real skills, and real stakes to their education,” President Debra M. Townsley said. “This program honors that. It recognizes what our students already know, accelerates their path to completion, and positions them for the career growth that a degree from Albright makes possible. We are proud to open this door wider, because the return on finishing is not just financial, it is transformational.”
