Available Associate Degrees
As one of the largest private, nonprofit universities in the nation and the largest university in Virginia, Liberty University is prepared to help you grow in Christ and in academic knowledge that will help you attain a better life.
As one of the pioneers in distance learning, we have been in the business of learning from home before the internet. With today’s technology, we are more prepared than ever to make getting your degree as easy as possible.
Why Pursue an Online Associate Degree with Liberty University?
An associate degree is an important stepping stone to a better way of life and higher education. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that a higher education level typically leads to an increased average salary, including a 16% median salary increase for entry-level positions that require an associate degree versus only a high school diploma.* Here at Liberty University, we make it easy to obtain your associate degree online. You can study in the privacy of your own home or office in your free time and get ahead on the pathway of life.
Earn your associate degree online in as little as 2 years. Our professors are seasoned professionals with real-world experience in their fields. We continually update our programs to stay up-to-date with the latest in business and technology trends. In addition to the great education you will receive, you will be taught from a Christian worldview. It is Liberty University’s goal not just to see you rewarded academically but also spiritually.
Whether you are seeking an online associate degree to advance your career or for personal growth, some benefits of our program include:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online associate degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at https://www.bls.gov/emp/chart-unemployment-earnings-education.htm (viewed online April 29, 2020). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
Your Career with an Associate Degree
Associate degrees can be the key to unlocking your earning potential. Earning your associate degree online at Liberty University can benefit both your salary potential and your chance of promotion at certain jobs.
Here are just a few of the careers that may be available to you after graduating with your associate degree:
- A paralegal with an associate degree in paralegal studies
- A teaching assistant with an associate degree in education
- A computer programmer with an associate degree in information systems
- A police officer with an associate degree in criminal justice
These are just a few of the areas in which you can study. The best part is that you might be able to transfer all your credits into a bachelor’s degree at Liberty University. Your associate degree may be the key to unlocking more job opportunities and higher earning potential, and it can be the stepping stone to a bachelor’s degree which can create even more opportunities.
Associate Degree Online Program Format
- 100% online
- 60 total hours*
- 15 hours must be taken through Liberty
- Transfer in up to 45 credit hours
- 8-week format, 8 different start dates per year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
*The A.A.S. — Medical Office Assistant is 64 total credit hours
We Offer the Best Military Benefits of Online Colleges
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts — $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
- No application fee for service members or veterans
- Potential college credit for military training
