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Online AA in Liberal Studies careers

Build your educational foundation

100% online

Two-year program

Brenau University’s online Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies program provides you with a broad education that can increase employment opportunities. Sharpen your critical thinking and communication skills in this 100% online program built to prepare you for the next step in your education or career.

  • Learn from expert faculty members in small classes.
  • Choose electives based on your personal and professional interests.
  • Study on your schedule with flexible courses.

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A liberal studies degree can open doors

Executive assistant $66,870 per year1

Copywriter $56,565 per year2

Event planner $49,470 per year3

Library technician $34,050 per year4

Your career starts here

Earning your AA in Liberal Studies from Brenau University gives you the strong educational foundation you’ll need for the next step in your career. Whether you plan to study for your bachelor’s degree or enter the workforce after graduation, this online associate degree program will prepare you for success. In just two years, you can graduate with your liberal studies degree and pursue jobs such as executive assistant, copywriter, event planner or library technician.

  • The job outlook for event planners is expected to grow 18% this decade.3
  • On average, professionals who hold an AA in Liberal Studies earn $65,000 per year.5
  • Expect 24,000 openings for library technicians and assistants each year through 2031.4

Program outcomes and skills acquired

What you’ll learn

Our coursework allows you to tailor your education while gaining the core skills you need to succeed in your education and career. Upon completion of the AA in Liberal Studies program, students will have learned communication and problem-solving skills which will enable them to advance in their career or pursue a bachelor’s degree

Skills you’ll gain

  • Computer literacy
  • Critical thinking
  • Oral communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Research
  • Written communication

Support beyond graduation

At Brenau University, support doesn’t end at graduation. We’re here to ensure you have what you need to launch or advance in your career. From writing your resume to negotiating your salary, we support you every step of the way. Here are a few examples of career support you can expect as a Brenau student or alumnus.

Career services

Brenau University Career Services empowers you to pursue your ideal career with resume critiques, mock interviews, salary negotiation guidance and more. Contact us to take advantage of these services.

Professional development

The College provides in-person and virtual professional development sessions that cover career-related topics and assist students with their job searches.

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Sources

  1. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2021: 43-6011: Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants.” Retrieved on Mar. 21, 2023, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  2. Payscale. “Average Copywriter Salary.” Retrieved on Mar. 21, 2023, from https://www.payscale.com/.
  3. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners.” Sept. 30, 2022. Retrieved on Mar. 21, 2023, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  4. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Library Technicians and Assistants.” Oct. 4, 2022. Retrieved on Mar. 21, 2023, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  5. Payscale. “Associate of Arts (AA), Liberal Studies Degree.” Retrieved on Mar. 21, 2023, from https://www.payscale.com/.