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    • Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Public He...
      Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$30,588Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
    • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Humanities
      Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$34,043Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
    • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Psychology
      Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$31,580Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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    Annual Pay Estimate for Tester and Other Important Info

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    3.8 years
    $61K
    2.05 years
    Mixed
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