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Online Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies

Complete Your Degree at North Carolina A&T

$360 per credit hour*

*$432 for out-of-state students; tuition subject to change

Continue your degree progress - minimum 24 transfer credits required

Focus on durable career skills for the evolving workforce

Connect with peers online through collaborative weekly meetings

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Build Skills That Last a Lifetime

Want to be ready for wherever your career path leads? Learn career skills without an expiration date. The online Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Liberal Studies at N.C. A&T allows you to bridge your prior learning in areas such as business, sociology, psychology and more while building a durable skill set that will prepare you for success in the evolving workplace.

As a student in the online B.A. in Liberal Studies program, you’ll broaden your understanding of ethics and civil engagement and learn to analyze the impact of cultural influences on human behavior and ways of thinking. You’ll emerge from the program with a durable, widely applicable skill set to support your success as your career develops.

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Skills You’ll Learn:

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Career Outlook
Career Opportunities with a B.A. in Liberal Studies

The online B.A. in Liberal Studies at N.C. A&T prepares you to analyze real-world problems through multiple perspectives. The skills you’ll learn are applicable for careers in business, government, social services, education and more.

Take a look at some roles you can pursue with this degree:*

  • Urban and Regional Planner
    for Urban and Regional Planner: Median Annual Salary: $83,720
  • Public Relations Specialist
    for Public Relations Specialist: Median Annual Salary: $69,780
  • Nonprofit Program Director
    for Nonprofit Program Director: Median Annual Salary: $68,006
  • Policy Analyst
    for Policy Analyst: Median Annual Salary: $67,301
  • Grant Writer
    for Grant Writer: Median Annual Salary: $57,240
12.5% job growth

in North Carolina between 2020 and 2025, outpacing U.S. job growth by 1.9 percentage points.

$72,247

is the median annual compensation for the following roles in North Carolina:*

  • Urban and regional planners
  • Public relations specialists
  • Political scientists
  • Social and community service managers

Note: *Job growth and salary data sourced from Lightcast

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“When students come from other disciplines, say they come from business, for example, they can bring the bulk of their courses with them.”

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Dr. Jeffery Dwayne Mack, Professor and Liberal Studies Department Chair

Career-Focused Learning That Moves You Forward

N.C. A&T’s online programs are built for doers — working adults ready to grow, lead and advance. With courses designed for real-world application and workforce alignment, you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to take your next step.

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Apply Your Learning To Real-World Challenges

Capstone Project


The program culminates in a self-directed Senior Capstone, where you’ll apply what you’ve learned to real-world challenges. Through research, mixed-method analysis and professional presentation, you’ll demonstrate the practical skills and leadership abilities that employers value — showing firsthand how your degree prepares you for success in the field.
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Accreditations & Key Advantages
Why Choose
N.C. A&T Online?

Nationally Recognized Innovation

Ranked No. 25 on U.S. News’ Most Innovative Schools, N.C. A&T prepares students to lead and make an impact.

Career-Boosting Outcomes

Our graduates earn more than any other public HBCU. We rank No. 2 in the UNC system for starting salary and No. 40 nationally for Social Mobility.

A Powerful Alumni Network

With 75,000+ alumni, N.C. A&T connects you to a community of professionals shaping industries, communities and the world.

Largest Public HBCU in the Nation

For more than a decade, N.C. A&T has been the largest public HBCU, enrolling 15,000+ students and seeing a 350% increase in applications.

Built for You

About Online Programs at N.C. A&T

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University invites adult learners across the country to take part in transformative online education that’s infused with the Aggie Pride. At N.C. A&T, we welcome students’ big ideas for the future and help them channel those ideas into impactful careers that change the world for the better.

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* General labor market and salary data are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Payscale. Salary and employment outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience and education. N.C. A&T does not guarantee employment placement, salary level or career advancement. Additional training and experience may be necessary for leadership positions.