University of Massachusetts Global offers 16 bachelor’s degree core areas, such as business, information technology, psychology, legal studies, and criminal justice. Within those areas, we give you 33 concentrations to develop a focused, valuable skill set.
Invest in a Degree... Invest in Your Future.
Earning a bachelor’s degree increases your earning potential. According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the median earnings of those with a bachelor’s degree is 55% higher than the earnings of those who completed high school. Having a bachelor's degree has become a basic requirement for many desirable jobs and most supervisory positions. It's one investment sure to pay dividends!
Undergraduate Admission
Undergraduate Admission
Interested in an associate or bachelor’s degree program? Review the requirements for your specific program, fill out the online admissions application, and request and submit your transcripts.
Undergraduate Financial Aid
Undergraduate Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for undergraduates enrolled in degree programs and teacher credential programs in the form of need-based and non-need based grants, loans and outside scholarships.
Programs Offered
Applied Studies
Applied Studies (Applied Communications), BA
The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Studies provides a broad-based degree that can be propel your career in various fields. This concentration in applied communication covers diverse online coursework to broaden your knowledge and skills.
Jun 23, 2025
Applied Studies (Applied Communications), BA
The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Studies provides a broad-based degree that can be propel your career in various fields. This concentration in applied communication covers diverse online coursework to broaden your knowledge and skills.
Bachelor's
Online
Online
Help text
120
Credits
$500/Credit
Next Start Date
Summer II (Jun 23, 2025)
Applied Studies
Applied Studies (Applied Humanities), BA
The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Studies, Applied Humanities introduces you to modern technologies and communications that can be applied to a wide variety of jobs and industries.
Jun 23, 2025
Applied Studies (Applied Humanities), BA
The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Studies, Applied Humanities introduces you to modern technologies and communications that can be applied to a wide variety of jobs and industries.
Bachelor's
Online
Applied Studies
Applied Studies (Leadership), BA
This degree concentration is specifically tailored for the career needs of police officers, EMS workers, firefighters, and other professionals looking to make an impact on their communities with positive change and exemplary leadership.
Jun 23, 2025
Applied Studies (Leadership), BA
This degree concentration is specifically tailored for the career needs of police officers, EMS workers, firefighters, and other professionals looking to make an impact on their communities with positive change and exemplary leadership.
Bachelor's
Online
Instructor Lead
100% online
Applied Studies
Applied Studies, BA
The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Studies provides a broad-based degree that can propel your career in various fields. You’ll gain foundational skills in communications, writing, and ethics before moving into one of three concentration areas.
Jun 23, 2025
Applied Studies, BA
Instructor Lead
100% online
The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Studies provides a broad-based degree that can propel your career in various fields. You’ll gain foundational skills in communications, writing, and ethics before moving into one of three concentration areas.
Bachelor's
Online (Self-Paced)
Online
Campus Desc Help
120
Credits
$500/Credit
Next Start Date
Summer II (Jun 23, 2025)
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Testimonials
If I put more time in it I can get it done faster. The best part is that you find out what you do know and what you need to know.
Venita C.
Information Systems Management (MyPath), BBA
I actually had a counselor that would call me, just to see how I was doing in school. Was there any additional assistance that I needed? To me that was showing me that they have value in what I'm doing.
Rojelio M.
Organizational Leadership, BA
When you take those things that you learn in school and apply it, it makes so much sense how you're able to lead; and then you become a better leader. Within two years after going back to school I was recognized and received a 2018 non-commission officer of the year award. And that was all, I feel, because of my education.
Jorge H.
Applied Studies, BA
Frequently Asked Questions
A bachelor’s degree is a type of undergraduate academic program that prepares students for a particular career or interest. Traditionally it’s pursued immediately after high school, but not always. Some may choose to take a break for work or life while others may begin with an associate degree before advancing.
A bachelor’s degree typically takes four years to complete. Some schools, like UMass Global, however offer self-paced online bachelor’s degree programs that allow students to control their own timeline, which can possibly reduce this window. Learn more about competency-based learning.
A Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree is typically more flexible and interdisciplinary, encouraging a broad, well-rounded education with a focus on humanities, such as literature, languages, philosophy, and social sciences. At UMass Global, we offer 20 Bachelor of Arts degrees in our school of Arts & Sciences. Beyond the specific curriculum or major, however, simply attaining a bachelor’s degree of any type has been shown to result in higher lifetime earnings when compared to those having only a high school diploma. See more benefits.
Different countries have varying names for their equivalent education standards that translate to the U.S. bachelor’s degree, with most requiring about four years of study. Many professional fields expect candidates to have this foundational level completed, but employers may consider 4-8 years of work experience in a related field equivalent. This is far from guaranteed, however, as many jobs in today's working world simply require the applicant has at least a bachelor's degree to even apply.
Both are useful but have different areas of focus. A Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology is very versatile and can open up career opportunities in fields like social work, criminal justice and child psychology, while a Bachelor of Science (BS) typically prepares you for more research-based and clinical work.