Does an Enlisted Army soldier receive an automatic promotion to E-4 upon the completion of a bachlor’s degree?

2018-01-22T17:01:06-05:00

Automatic promotion to E-4

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 22 at 2018 6:19 PM

2018-01-22T18:19:51-05:00

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What You Need to Know About Advanced Paygrade Programs

Individuals who enlist in the United States Army and meet certain qualification criteria can enlist and receive an advanced paygrade (rank) status.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 22 at 2018 6:36 PM

2018-01-22T18:36:37-05:00

No, automatic promotion to E4 is not authorized for completion of a bachelor's degree. However, there is an enlistment incentive, which I believe is still active, that allows one to enter the Army at the E4 pay grade if they hold a bachelors degree. This is only a policy though and can change at any time. You'd have to verify with MEPS / a current Army recruiter.

Response by SGT Eric Davis made Jan 23 at 2018 10:55 AM

2018-01-23T10:55:27-05:00

Not automatically to E4 but they can put in as an E4 if you choose to use you college credit and with a degree you can also go in as an officer!