Online Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Liberal Studies

Complete Your Degree and Advance Your Career

Maintain your degree progress with a flexible transfer policy

Focus on durable career skills for the evolving workforce

Connect with peers online through collaborative weekly meetings

Be Prepared for Wherever Your Career Takes You

Workplace needs are rapidly evolving, and staying ahead in your career means developing skills that don’t have an expiration date.

The 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. The program offers a flexible transfer policy, allowing you to make the most of your prior academic experience so you can quickly get back on the path to degree completion.

Are you ready to build a durable skill set to support your career success? Complete your degree online at N.C. A&T.

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Skills You’ll Learn:

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Career Paths with a B.A. in Liberal Studies

The online B.A. in Liberal Studies at N.C. A&T empowers students to analyze real-world problems through multiple perspectives, preparing you for impactful roles in business, government, social services, education and more.

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

Urban and Regional Planner
Median Annual Salary: $83,720

Public Relations Specialist
Median Annual Salary: $69,780

Nonprofit Program Director
Median Annual Salary: $68,006

Policy Analyst
Median Annual Salary: $67,301

Grant Writer
Median Annual Salary: $57,240

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

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

Tuition and Fees

$360 per credit hour*

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

No additional fees

Financial assistance and payment plans available

In N.C. A&T online programs, we strive to deliver high-quality education that’s financially accessible. At just $360 per credit hour for in-state students and $432 per credit hour for out-of-state students, our online B.A. in Liberal Studies degree provides an affordable path to career advancement. Grants and scholarships are available to those who qualify.

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Why Choose
N.C. A&T Online?

Collaborative Online Learning

As an online student in the B.A. in Liberal Studies, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with your peers through weekly meetings to share your experiences in the program and discuss how you’re applying the concepts you’re learning.

Real-World Capstone

The B.A. in Liberal Studies culminates in a self-directed capstone project that allows you to bring together the ideas you explored in the program using methods that are relevant to you and your career.

Designed for Your Success

Online programs at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University support your goals toward degree completion and career advancement while promoting a manageable work-life balance.

Career-Focused Learning

Online programs at N.C. A&T emphasize career readiness through industry-aligned courses and professional development events, including a widely attended campus career fair that’s open to online learners.

Innovative Learning Environment

N.C. A&T is nationally recognized for its innovative approach to education — No. 25 on the U.S. News & World Report Most Innovative Schools rankings.

Celebrated University Culture

N.C. A&T and generations of Aggies have made incredible achievements despite historical, systemic challenges. In celebration of everything the N.C. A&T community has accomplished, each year, students, alumni and Aggie supporters from across the U.S. take part in a weeklong, epic campus tradition known as the “Greatest Homecoming on Earth.”

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Personalized Success Coaching

On day one, you’ll be paired with a dedicated Success Coach who supports everything from degree planning and course selection to time management and motivation—helping you stay on track, confident, and connected to the resources you need every step of the way.

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What You Need for Admission

The minimum requirements for admission are as follows:

  • 24 or more hours of transferable credit
    • Applicants must have earned a C (2.0) or better in coursework for it to be considered transferable. Other requirements may apply.
  • A cumulative GPA of at least 2.25 across all coursework

Join the Next Class of Aggies

The next term starts soon. Learn how N.C. A&T’s flexible online programs can help you move forward with the same excellence and pride that define our community.

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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.