Earn your Bachelor of Applied Science with Loyola Online.
No matter where you are in life and no matter how far you want to go, a fully online bachelor's degree in applied science from Loyola University New Orleans can transform your career quickly and affordably. We offer multiple start points, and as you complete your BAS degree, you can even pursue specializations, such as communication, criminology & justice, psychology, and more.
This is an exceptionally “transfer-friendly” program. Courses take at prior institution may satisfy all general elective requirements, accelerating your path to degree completion. Finish what you started and take charge of your future when you join Loyola Online.
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Bachelor of Applied Science (Online).
Create a degree tailored to your specific goals.
Our Bachelor of Applied Science degree is a flexible online program that allows adult students with busy schedules to customize their education to fit their academic and professional goals. Explore various aspects of life, society, and human culture while gaining the knowledge and skills to enter the workforce, switch careers, or finish the academic journey you may have started elsewhere.
Rooted in Loyola's Jesuit educational tradition, our online Bachelor of Applied Studies degree provides a solid foundation in critical thinking and values-based decision-making, preparing you for success in both your career and personal life. With the support of experienced faculty dedicated to your success, you'll have the guidance you need to charge your career and make a difference in your life. To create a degree fit for you, you'll choose two specializations to take alongside your core courses, allowing you to tailor your learning to your professional goals.
To design your program, you'll complete the core and foundational courses, then choose two of the following specializations to tailor your degree:
- Applied Development
- Business Management
- Church Administration
- Computer Science
- Criminology & Justice
- Cyber Security
- Communication
- Professional Writing
- Psychology
Understanding your costs.
Loyola University New Orleans offers flexible, affordable online undergraduate programs designed to fit your life and your goals. Tuition is transparent, with per credit costs clearly outlined by program, plus a simple per semester fee based on enrollment status. No hidden costs.
To make your degree even more accessible, Loyola provides personalized financial aid guidance. Eligible students can apply for federal aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and our team will walk with you every step of the way so you can confidently invest in your future.
- Tuition costs vary by program, and students can adjust their course load to fit their budget.
- Loyola’s financial aid counselors offer one-on-one guidance to help you explore every option.
- Federal financial aid is available to eligible students through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- The option to pay as you go, allowing you to take courses at a pace that fits your budget.
Make your experience count.
If your academic experience hasn't been what you knew it could be, Loyola Online offers a valuable opportunity to demonstrate your potential and begin again. Our Performance-Based Admissions (PBA) program helps you build a solid foundation for your academic future while working with your prior experience.
In this program, you will take 12 credits in a select program, typically over eight-week sessions. Upon completing these 12 credits with a 2.0 cumulative GPA or higher, you will be fully integrated into the program. This offers a supportive environment where you can demonstrate your potential and start working toward your academic goals.
Easily transfer from LCTCS to Loyola Online.
Continue your education without interruption with a direct pathway to a top-rated Loyola degree. Leverage your prior academic experience in this one-of-a-kind program that allows you to seamlessly transfer from an associate's program in the Louisiana Community and Technical College System to Loyola Online's Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) program.
Loyola's transfer agreement pertains to most LCTCS schools and provides graduates an opportunity to transfer in all 60 credits from a completed Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or Associate of Applied Science and start at Loyola Online with a junior-level standing. As long as you've earned a C or better in any given course, your credits will transfer!
Hear from a recent graduate.
Meet Evan Rolfe.
Evan Rolfe earned her bachelor’s degree in applied science from Loyola Online while working full time and preparing for her ultimate goal to become a physician. Learn how Loyola Online provides flexible learning catered to working adults.
What makes Loyola different?
Our Jesuit framework shapes not only what you learn, but who you become. Follow your calling in a program that is committed to cura personalis – care for the whole person. Who do you want to be? How can we help you get there?
Find community.
Join a community shaped by the Jesuit belief that true success blends knowledge, reflection, and service.
Build skills.
Enhance your career with a practical, project-based education that emphasizes learning from experience and taking action in the real world.
Receive support.
Experience a whole-person support model with success coaches, tutoring, and career guidance.
Supporting your success.
At Loyola, you’ll be welcomed into a caring community that sees you as a whole person. Whether you’re returning to finish what you started or taking the next step after time away, we’re here to help you thrive. No matter where you’re learning from, across the country or right here in New Orleans, you’re a valued member of the Wolf Pack.
Loyola’s Online Student Success Office will be with you every step of the way, helping you reach your goals and cross the finish line with confidence.
- Dedicated success coaches who offer one-on-one support throughout your academic journey
- Academic advising and career development services to help you reach your goals
- 24/7 access to library resources, tech support, and online tutoring
Loyola Online programs recognized for excellence and commitment.
Loyola Online programs have been recognized with prestigious honors, including the Quality Matters Certification for Online Learner Support. Loyola is one of only nine universities with this Quality Matters Certification and the only one in Louisiana.
Loyola has also been named among the best online colleges in Louisiana and a top Military Friendly school and participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program.
Earn your undergraduate degree. Supercharge your career. Change the world.
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Apply to Loyola University New Orleans today!
Complete your undergraduate degree completely online at Loyola University New Orleans and gain the skills and expertise to advance your career in a way that works for your life – and your budget. Get ready to make your mark on the world with a career that is backed by a prestigious Loyola degree and fueled by your creativity and courage. We cannot wait to see what you can do!
Apply to Loyola Online now using our quick, hassle-free application and you will enjoy:
- No application fee or deposit required
- No test-score requirements
- Post-secondary U.S. transcripts ordered on your behalf and at no cost in most circumstances
- An admissions decision within one week of application completion
Have questions? We’re here to help.
For more than a century, Loyola has been supporting adult learners in earning their undergraduate degrees. Today, we remain dedicated to your success. If you have questions about our programs, admissions, or anything else, please call, text, or send us an email anytime!