Advance Your Career with a Degree from Mississippi State

Looking for a condensed, accelerated pathway to earn a bachelor’s degree? Our Bachelor of Applied Science in Professional Studies can help, whether you’re a community college student considering your next step or a working professional looking to move to the next rung on the career ladder. Once you complete your Associate of Applied Science degree through an accredited community college, you may transfer up to 60 hours of community college coursework to MSU.

Who should pursue this degree?

The B.A.S. degree was created as a pathway for students who have completed an associate degree in Applied Science. It will allow you to utilize the most previously earned technical credit toward a bachelor’s degree.

*Only students with an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree may apply to this program.

Application Deadlines:

Fall: August 1
Spring: December 1
Summer: May 15

Number of credit hours:
120 Hours

Number of Courses:
~40 Courses

Tuition per credit hour:
$435.75

Instructional Support Fee per credit hour:
$25.00

Tuition and fees listed are subject to change and do not include all possible charges. Additional fees may apply. Please refer to the master class schedule for individual course charges.