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The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences from LSUA is the only online BAAS degree offered in Louisiana.

Transfer 60 hours from your Associate of Applied Arts or Science degree to make earning your bachelor’s degree faster and more affordable. 

Once enrolled, the online Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree requires students to earn at least two certifications to better prepare you for the workforce.

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This degree equips you with the critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills that employers in almost every industry seek.

Fit your studies around your schedule with the flexible online format.

LSUA ranked #3 on Best-Universities.net's list of the Most Affordable Online Bachelor's Degrees in 2024.

According to the BLS, workers with a bachelor's degree had median weekly earnings of $1,493 in 2023, compared with $1,058 for workers with an associate degree.¹

The online Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences from LSU Alexandria empowers you to complete your bachelor's degree quickly and conveniently. 

This flexible and affordable program is ideal for working adults with transferable credits from an Associate of Applied Arts or Science degree or prior college coursework. You can transfer up to 60 credit hours, minimizing your time and financial commitment. Study on your schedule and gain the leadership, management, and business skills you need to advance your career and increase your earning potential. 

LSUA has earned the 2024-2025 Military Friendly ® School Gold level designation.²

LSUA ranked #3 by Best-Universities.net (2024).

First-time freshman must meet the following criteria: 

Complete high school Core curriculum for college readiness in place at time of high school graduation 

Admission requirements for the LSUA Bachelor of Applied Arts & Sciences online program include the following:

Have a high school grade point average of at least 2.0 

Have an ACT composite of 20 or higher 

Transfer students must meet one of the following sets of criteria: 

Have earned a transferable associate degree or higher 

Have earned at least 18 hours of college-level credit, including a college-level English and college-level mathematics course, with a grade of “C” or higher in each, and an overall GPA of at least 2.0 

Workers with a bachelor's degree had median weekly earnings of $1,493, compared with $1,058 for workers with an associate degree. 

(According to the BLS in 2023¹)

$1,493

$1,058

with bachelor's degree

with associate degree

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¹Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics ²Source: Viqtory

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