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Soft skills are vital to career success. In a world that is constantly becoming more technology and data-driven, employers are looking for candidates who are creative, adaptable, collaborative problem solvers. In fact, many employers believe these soft skills are more important than technical ability. But how do you build these soft skills without disrupting your personal and professional commitments? An online liberal studies degree from Pace does just that.
Pace University’s online Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies promotes the development of soft skills like critical thinking, teamwork, time management, flexibility, and communication. Through cross-disciplinary coursework, students also gain a broad framework of knowledge in subjects ranging from personal finance to world literature.
Our bachelor’s degree in liberal studies is designed for working professionals. Whether you are just beginning your post-secondary educational journey or are looking to complete your degree, our online BA in Liberal Studies can be completed part- or full-time from the comfort of your own home. Additionally, work experience can be applied toward the degree for up to 36 experiential learning credits.
The online BA in Liberal Studies combines synchronous and asynchronous elements to provide a uniquely hands-on learning experience. We offer a variety of primary and secondary suggested program tracks, allowing you to concentrate your studies in the areas that interest you. Our main suggested tracks include:
Grow your network of professionals in a program that allows students to connect and learn with people from all over the world. This classroom experience not only highlights diverse perspectives but also provides invaluable networking opportunities that are vital for long-term career growth after graduating from Pace University. We want students to form bonds with their classmates, so we’ve created an online learning environment where innovators collaborate regularly.
Our faculty and career services team also help students connect with our community of employers to expand their network and take advantage of potential career opportunities.
An online liberal studies degree helps students build soft skills that are vital to almost every industry. This coupled with the cross-disciplinary curriculum gives liberal studies graduates a competitive edge in the job market. According to PayScale, liberal studies degree holders have an average annual salary of $70,000.
“Because Pace has a background in professional schools and professional students, we have a very hands-on career services team. They use new technologies to help you have a real online presence and to be able to network with employers.
We also continually build relationships with employers searching for students and recent graduates who are seeking entry-level or internship opportunities that are completely remote, and, therefore, global in nature.”
– Stephanie Hsu, Associate Professor

For more than 100 years, Pace University has excelled at preparing its diverse student body for a lifetime of professional success in a changing world. Pace is ranked in the top 9% of private US colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment by PayScale.
Pace has grown into one of the largest universities in New York State, enrolling more than 13,600 students in bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs in more than 175 majors and programs. As we continuously develop new ways to support students who want to come learn on campus, we are also expanding our online and hybrid offerings for remote learning. Through flexible, hybrid, and cutting-edge learning environments, our students get the quality education they want and the upskilling they need to be successful in the changing world.