Online Liberal Studies, BA
Build on what you鈥檝e already accomplished. 91视频鈥檚 online BA in Liberal Studies gives you the flexibility to turn previous college credits, professional experience, and your academic interests into a degree designed around your goals.
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Broaden your skill set with a BA in Liberal Studies
With the shifting landscape of today鈥檚 job market, employers are increasingly looking not only at hard skills and technical expertise, but also at the soft skills applicants bring to the job. In fact, recent LinkedIn data shows 61% of professionals say soft skills in the workplace are just as important as hard skills. A liberal studies degree is the perfect way to hone skills such as creativity, adaptability, and leadership while also building a multifaceted knowledge base that fits your interests.
A Degree Built Around You
Rather than following one traditional major, Liberal Studies allows you to build an interdisciplinary course of study across two or three areas. Work with your academic adviser to develop a plan that connects your interests, previous coursework, and future goals.
91视频 offers an online Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies designed for working professionals of all levels. This 100% online BA in Liberal Studies utilizes hands-on learning and discussion-based coursework to develop students鈥� critical thinking skills and ensure that each person leaves class with a deep understanding of the material. Students also have the flexibility to pursue their degree on a full- or part-time schedule.
90% of 2025 bachelor's graduates were employed or continuing their education within six months of graduation (Source: 91视频 Career Services)
Top 11% highest earning alumni (Source: payscale.com)
Interactive Curriculum Designed for those Who Think Outside the Box
The 120-credit Liberal Studies, BA combines 91视频鈥檚 University Core Curriculum, liberal studies requirements, concentrations, and electives to provide a broad and customizable undergraduate education.
Customize Your Areas of Study
Choose a primary concentration and additional areas of study to create an interdisciplinary academic experience tailored to your interests.
The online BA in Liberal Studies coursework includes a mix of synchronous and asynchronous learning:
- Recorded lectures
- Discussion boards
- Weekly assignments
- Group and individual projects
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Earn Transfer Credits for Professional Experience
91视频 understands that many of our students have acquired college-level learning outside of the traditional academic classroom. With that in mind, online BA in Liberal Studies students may apply up to 36 toward the degree. Students interested in applying such credits must take INT 196B Prior Learning Assessment (2 credits) as one of their open electives.
For more information regarding PLA credit contact Admissions at (212) 346-1323 or email undergradadmission@pace.edu.
Careers
Our graduates are prepared for jobs like:
- Market Research Analyst
- Human Resources Specialist
- Public Relations Specialist
- Training and Development Specialist
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Admission and Financial Aid
Ready to take charge of your future? 91视频 is with you every step of the way, providing a world class education and the skills your industry will be looking for far into the future.
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Students must have completed a minimum of one year of college (24 credits) to apply.
Applicants with more than 24 previous college credits should have a minimum transfer GPA of 2.5.
Transfer Credits and Professional Experience
Candidates seeking their online BA in Liberal Studies can have up to 90 completed college credits transferred from other institutions. Once enrolled, we will also review prior work/life experiences for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) credits at the request of the student. For detailed information regarding eligibility, please visit our .
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There is no application fee required, and you can save and resume working at any time.
- A completed online application
- Official college/university transcripts from all previously attended institutions
- Official high school transcript, diploma, or GED certification, if you haven鈥檛 earned an Associate鈥檚 degree
Transcripts should be sent from every post-secondary institution where you have completed coursework. During the application process, unofficial or official transcripts may be submitted for an initial evaluation, but official transcripts must be sent to complete the application for a decision review.
Transfer applicants with less than 32 earned credits must also submit an official, final high school transcript or High School equivalency diploma and scores to complete your application for review.
Transfer applicants with 32 or higher earned credits may upload unofficial copies of all transcripts to the application dashboard for the initial processing and review of your application. If you are admitted, your offer is contingent upon the receipt and verification of all official printed transcripts.
Sending Transcripts: 91视频 prefers to receive transcripts electronically. 91视频 participates in several electronic transcripts networks: Credentials, Parchment Exchange, National Student ClearingHouse, and eSCRIP-SAFE. We recommend you confirm with the prior institution to determine if they participate in any of these networks.
We recommend, whenever possible, to have your official transcript sent electronically directly from the other institution to undergradadmission@pace.edu.
Paper transcripts can be sent to:
91视频 Application Processing Center
861 Bedford Road
Pleasantville, NY 10570Sending High School Transcripts: Applicants who have not earned an associate degree at the point of application must also submit the following:
High school transcript or GED
Just like post-secondary transcripts, we recommend sending these electronically to undergradadmission@pace.edu. Paper transcripts can be mailed to:
91视频 Application Processing Center
861 Bedford Road
Pleasantville, NY 10570 -
We welcome applicants from around the world and value their contributions to the classroom. International students whose primary institution did not teach in English and reside outside of the United States are required to submit English proficiency scores. To satisfy the proof of English proficiency requirement, we will accept TOEFL, IELTS, Pearson PTE, Duolingo, Trinity Exam, or Cambridge Exam academic scores.
- TOEFL
- Internet-based version: 80+
- TOEFL Essentials: 9.0+
- IELTS: 6.5+
- Pearson PTE: 54+
- Duolingo: 115+
- Trinity Exam: ISE II Distinction
- Cambridge Exam: Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 proficiency score 176
This requirement is waived for citizens of select countries. Contact an enrollment specialist at (914) 758-1080 (toll-free) or degreecompletion@pace.edu to learn more.
Visit the Undergraduate International Admissions page for specific details.
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Individuals who have previously matriculated into a degree program at 91视频, but did not graduate, are eligible for a modified admission process should they wish to return to complete their degree. Former students will need to begin the .
In addition, you will be asked to provide official transcripts from any institution attended after leaving 91视频.
We recommend whenever possible to have your official transcript sent electronically directly from the other institution to transfercredit@pace.edu.
Paper transcripts can be sent to:
91视频 Office of the Registrar
Transfer Credit Office
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Understanding the value of a degree is essential, especially in terms of return on investment (ROI). According to The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, 91视频 is in the top 6% of U.S. colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment.
Per credit: $641 | Total cost of program $76,920
*Tuition based on current year and subject to change.
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FAFSA:
To apply for federal financial aid, submit the by the appropriate deadline. The 91视频 FAFSA school code is 002791. For more information on how to file your FAFSA, .Third-party scholarship options could be the following:
Frequently Asked Questions
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A bachelor of liberal studies is a program designed for learners who want to build a multidisciplinary skillset, instead of a specific area of study. The plan of study in a liberal studies degree is personalized to each student鈥檚 interests and aspirations and can span the fields of history, literature, philosophy, sociology, psychology, creative arts, and more.
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Yes, students can transfer up to 90 credits from another institution. For people with professional experience, up to 36 experiential learning credits may be applied toward the degree.
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According to PayScale, people with a ll studies degree earn an annual salary of $70,000. An online liberal studies degree equips students with soft skills like critical thinking and public speaking that employers look for. Because of the cross-disciplinary curriculum, liberal studies graduates open themselves up to countless career opportunities in a variety of fields.
A few of the top industries in which liberal studies graduates find success include:
- Advertising and marketing
- Journalism
- Public relations
- Psychology
- Education
- Government
- Business and finance
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Contact Us
Admission Contact
Office of Undergraduate Admission
New York City: (212) 346-1323
Westchester: (914) 773-3746
Email: undergradadmission@pace.edu