Associate of Liberal Arts Online

An associate degree online can open the door to new opportunities personally, professionally, and academically. Many students use it as a foundation for a bachelor’s degree, while others use it to gain essential skills for the workplace or grow in their Christian faith and purpose. You’ll leave equipped to think critically, communicate effectively, and live with biblical integrity wherever God calls you.

Because a liberal arts education emphasizes transferable skills (writing, critical thinking, analysis, communication, etc.), graduates can pursue many roles rather than one predetermined job path. Some examples include: roles in education, communication, customer relations, nonprofit service, and business support functions.

Yes! Grace College is regionally accredited, which means your degree holds the same academic credibility as one earned on campus. Employers recognize the commitment, time management, and motivation it takes to complete an online degree, especially while balancing life and responsibilities.

Grace College offers competitive tuition rates and financial aid options for qualified students. We believe cost should never be a barrier to pursuing God’s plan for your life. Our admissions team will help you explore options that make your education attainable. The current cost for the Associate of Liberal Arts program is $19,200.

Yes! Courses are fully online and asynchronous, meaning you can complete weekly assignments at the times that work best for you. Whether you’re working full-time, raising a family, or serving in ministry, Grace’s online structure is designed to fit your life, not disrupt it.

You won’t go it alone. From your first inquiry to graduation day, our Online Admissions, Student Services, and Academic Advising teams walk alongside you. You’ll also find professors who pray for their students and classmates who encourage you along the way.

The online instructors here at Grace welcome and encourage a high degree of engagement and interaction. There will be an opportunity to interact with your instructors and classmates through chat, email, discussion boards, and forums.

Our students come from all walks of life: recent high school graduates, working professionals, stay-at-home parents, and ministry leaders. What they share in common is a desire to grow in faith, confidence, and purpose while building a strong academic foundation for the future.