EAST GREENWICH, R.I. (WPRI) — The New England Institute of Technology (NEIT) is set to make history, becoming one of the first schools in the country to offer a two-year accelerated degree program. "New England Tech is excited to be the first in New England to offer a 90-week bachelor's degree that can be completed in 24 months," said Doug Sherman, the school's senior vice president. ALSO READ: Johnson & Wales University launches 3-year bachelor’s degree The program will offer degrees in high-demand fields like cybersecurity, business management, graphic design and criminal justice. The accelerated program is designed to help students save on tuition and enter the workforce more quickly. "By reducing the number of credits by 25%, we are also reducing tuition costs by 25%," Sherman explained. The college thinks the accelerated tracks will be especially popular with nontraditional students. "We think that these programs will be very attractive to veterans, to people who are going to perhaps be career changers," Sherman noted. "They're looking for a quick option of obtaining a meaningful set of high-demand skills to be able to enter the workforce." NEIT currently offers accelerated-track options for all of its degree programs, allowing students to earn an associate's degree in 18 months or a bachelor's degree in three years. The new two-year bachelor's program will launch this fall. Download the WPRI 12 and Pinpoint Weather 12 apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch 12 News Now on WPRI.com or with the new 12+ smart TV app. Follow us on social media:                     Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily Roundup SIGN UP NOW ...read more read less