What do you put on a job application if you graduated early?

Question

This may seem like a overly simple question, but please hear me out. As the title says: What do you put on a job application if you graduated college early?

I myself managed to earn my bachelors degree (which should take 4-5 years) in 3 years and I'm now looking for employment. Almost every time I go to fill out an application there is a section that asks: How many years of post high school education do you have? And I honestly do not know what to put here. I've been told through both high school and college to be honest on applications and resumes, so I am and put 3 years.

Despite that I have a bachelors degree, I feel like employers see that I put that I only have 3 years of college education and assume that I either lie about having a degree or entirely disregards me entirely for it. I don't want to put that I have 4 years of post high school education because I fear the risk of someone saying that I lied on my application and possibly costing me my job and my credibility.

If anyone can answer this I would greatly appreciate it.

Answer 1

Hi Matt,

I highly doubt the employer is disqualifying you because you said 3 years vs 4 years of post high school education. An example of a qualifying or disqualifying question would be along the lines of "Do you possess a bachelors degree in "X"? Message me directly if you have more questions.

P