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AA - GENERAL STUDIES

Overview

The Associate of Arts in General Studies degree program provides students with a foundation in the arts and sciences. Students explore various subjects and acquire general knowledge with application to the professions or baccalaureate study.

Degree at a Glance

Number of Credits

60

Maximum Transfer Credits

45

Tuition per Credit

$270

Multiple factors, including prior experience, geography and degree field, affect career outcomes. CSU does not guarantee a job, promotion, salary increase, eligibility for a position, or other career growth.

Changing and Improving
Lives Through Higher Education

Founded in 1993, CSU has helped over 80,000 adult learners earn their degrees. CSU is still an institution that values family, learning, and exceptional service.

Courses
Offered:
450+
Active Degree
Programs:
100+
Degrees
Conferred:
100K+
Cost of
Textbooks:
$0

Payment Options for Everyone

On Average, Our Tuition is Less Than Other Online Universities.*

Offering some of the lowest rates per credit among other online universities, we are committed to helping you achieve your goals through affordable education. CSU Learning Partners receive a tuition discount that is applied to the full tuition rate. On top of that, textbooks are provided at no cost.

*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), Winter 2021-2022, Student Financial Aid component.

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Columbia Southern University is recognized for its integrity, rigorous academic material, transparency and high-caliber instruction.

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