Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences

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Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences

University of North Texas

Accredited diploma

Offered by the College of Applied and Collaborative Studies at University of North Texas

30 credit minimum

Transfer up to 90 credits toward the required 120 credit hours.

Top-ranked program

U.S. News & World Report ranks UNT #41 in the nation for Best Online Bachelor’s Programs.

Affordable online degree

100% online program, tuition of $330 per credit hour for most.

1:1 Support

Online students receive premier student support.

Unlock new career opportunities with a B.A.A.S.

As a graduate of the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (B.A.A.S.) program from UNT, you’ll open yourself up to a new category of career opportunities. With just having your bachelor’s degree alone, you’re likely to see your wages increase - research shows that those with bachelor’s degrees earn 84% more than those with just a high school diploma. 

Because you will come out of this degree with specializations in one or more of the concentrations, you will have career-ready skills covering in-demand fields that will make you a highly desired candidate in the job-market.

Graduates maintain access to the UNT Career Center services for free as alumni. Career Center services include personalized career coaching, career fairs and industry receptions, resume and cover letter reviews, mock interviews , and LinkedIn and networking tips.

Command higher earnings
Average starting wages for bachelor’s degree earners is $58,000.
Join hyper-growth fields
Our in-demand concentrations align with fields experiencing growth. For example, the demand for data analytics professionals is projected to grow 22% through 2030.
Leverage UNT’s alumni network
With over 475,000 alumni around the world and dedicated alumni resources - access career advice, connections, and resources.
Grab the attention of hiring managers
While hiring managers are prioritizing skills-based hiring in 2024, the value of a bachelor’s degree on your resume is a key differentiator when applying to more mid-level and higher openings.

UNT B.A.A.S. alumni work for organizations like:

  • Southwest Airlines

  • Toyota 

  • Cinemark

  • Citibank 

  • Geico

  • Nokia

  • United States Postal Service

  • Salesforce

  • Omni

  • Amazon

  • IBM

And many other additional organizations.

Alumni work in a variety of roles like:

  • Project Manager

  • Technical Support Engineer

  • Client Services Representative

  • Senior Logistics Specialist

  • Data Analyst

  • Administrative Specialist

  • Business Analyst

  • General Manager

  • Paralegal

  • HR Generalist

  • Senior Marketing Specialist

  • IT Director

Additionally, many alumni go on to Masters programs upon completion of their B.A.A.S.

Fall 2024 applications are open

Important Dates

  • June 1: Fall priority application deadline
  • June 1: Transfer Excellence Scholarship admission deadline
  • August 1: International student fall admission requirements deadline
  • August 1: U.S. student fall application deadline
  • August 16: U.S. student fall admission requirements deadline
  • August 19: Fall classes start

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