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Online Undergraduate General Studies Programs


The A-State Online general studies programs feature pay-by-the-course tuition and a transformative educational experience that prepares you for a fulfilling career that is met with lifelong learning and growth. Engaging curriculum equips you with qualifications that can give your career a layer of added job security and increased salary potential.

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Why Choose an A-State Online General Studies Program?

  • This track is ideal for any student who has not yet decided on a major or career path
  • Coursework emphasizes career preparation and relevant workplace skills
  • Choose from electives according to your career goals and academic interests
  • Access coursework anywhere, anytime with our flexible 100% online format

Which Online Program is Right for You?

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

Associate of General Studies

$282 Per Credit Hour
Up to 45 hours Transfer Credits
60 Credit Hours

If you are an aspiring college student who has not yet decided on a major or professional path, the online Associate of General Studies is the ideal program for you. It offers you the opportunity to test areas of study course-by-course, and you can rely on A-State advisors to help you design your own degree plan to fit your goals.

You can also be confident that you will gain practical value from each course. The curriculum emphasizes career preparation and relevant workplace skills, such as oral and written communication skills, organizational skills and time management.

This associate program also prepares you as a graduate to transition into the bachelor's degree program of your choice.

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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

Bachelor of General Studies

$282 Per Credit Hour
Up to 90 hours Transfer Credits
120 Credit Hours

Achieve your goal of completing an undergraduate degree and increase your earning power with the A-State Bachelor of General Studies program online.

This online bachelor's program can help you fast-track your degree completion through transferring in your previously earned credit hours. You get to choose how to earn the remaining credit hours according to your career goals and academic interests, guided by expert advisors. Plus, you can be confident you will gain practical skills through coursework that focuses on career preparation.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employees with a bachelor's degree can earn almost twice as much as their non-degreed counterparts with only a high school diploma. Earning this degree can be a rewarding step toward greater career satisfaction.

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Associate of General Studies

Duration: Varies Credit Hours: 60 Tuition: $282 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*

Apply by: 2/24/25 Start class: 3/10/25

If you are an aspiring college student who has not yet decided on a major or professional path, the online Associate of General Studies is the ideal program for you. It offers you the opportunity to test areas of study course-by-course, and you can rely on A-State advisors to help you design your own degree plan to fit your goals.

You can also be confident that you will gain practical value from each course. The curriculum emphasizes career preparation and relevant workplace skills, such as oral and written communication skills, organizational skills and time management.

This associate program also prepares you as a graduate to transition into the bachelor's degree program of your choice.

Bachelor of General Studies

Duration: Varies Credit Hours: 120 Tuition: $282 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*

Apply by: 2/24/25 Start class: 3/10/25

Achieve your goal of completing an undergraduate degree and increase your earning power with the A-State Bachelor of General Studies program online.

This online bachelor's program can help you fast-track your degree completion through transferring in your previously earned credit hours. You get to choose how to earn the remaining credit hours according to your career goals and academic interests, guided by expert advisors. Plus, you can be confident you will gain practical skills through coursework that focuses on career preparation.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employees with a bachelor's degree can earn almost twice as much as their non-degreed counterparts with only a high school diploma. Earning this degree can be a rewarding step toward greater career satisfaction.

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