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A Degree You Design
No two Professional Studies degrees look the same — and that's the point. Through seminar courses, you'll shape a significant portion of your curriculum around the career goals and interests that matter to you. It's a bachelor's degree with your priorities built in, not bolted on.
Support That Shows Up
At Vermont State University, you won't navigate this alone. Faculty and advisors are in your corner, and the resources available to you, from career-focused coursework to hands-on learning, are built to make a real difference. You bring the drive. We bring everything else.
Whether you're advancing in your current career, pivoting to something new, or ready to close the gap on a degree you've been building toward, Vermont State's B.S. in Professional Studies was designed for exactly that. Build leadership, management, communication, and team-building skills that transfer across industries. The program is fully online and adaptable, respecting the professional and personal commitments you're already managing.
Designed for career advancers, career changers, and transfer students.
Flexible and self-directed program that allows you to shape a curriculum that reflects your goals and background.
100% online — accessible no matter your schedule or location.
Professional Studies Degree (B.S.)
Vermont State University is Vermont’s public regional university, accredited by NECHE. With over 100 career-focused programs and a growing suite of flexible online options, Vermont State is committed to accessible, high-quality education. Vermont State University was formed through the unification of Castleton, Northern Vermont, and Vermont Tech.
About Vermont State University
Professaional Studies
B.S. Online
A Degree that Adapts
to the Life You've Built.
ONLINE UNDERGRADUATE
Affordable Education with Financial Support
Vermont State offers affordable tuition, making higher education accessible. A significant percentage of students receive financial aid, and Vermont State provides assistance in identifying scholarships and grants to support your education.
Flexible & Career-Focused Learning
Vermont State’s online programs are designed to help you gain the knowledge, credentials, and confidence to advance your career. With flexible formats and efficient pathways, our programs are designed to help you make meaningful progress on your degree — on a timeline that fits your life.
A Program Built Around Your Life
This program is designed for real life, not an idealized version of it. Whether you're a working adult, a transfer student, or returning after time away, the Professional Studies B.S. fits your schedule and your goals. Online and in-person options mean you don't have to choose between your education and everything else you're already managing.
Professional Studies Program Highlights
A Turn Your Credits Into a Credential
You've already earned them — now put them to work. The Professional Studies B.S. lets you transfer up to 90 credits toward your degree, turning the coursework you've already completed into a bachelor's credential that opens new doors. No starting from scratch, no unnecessary time or cost. Just a clear, direct path from the credits you have to the degree you've been working toward.
Professional Studies, B.S. Online
A Degree that Adapts
to the Life You've Built.
A flexible bachelor's degree built around where you are and where you're going.
Already have college credits?
Don't let your credits go to waste. Turn the credits you've already earned into a degree with Vermont State's completion degree options.
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Small state. Wildly ambitious.
You’re figuring out what’s next. Balancing school, work, or life. Vermont State is built for students like you — ready to move forward, chase your goals, and create your own path. That’s the State of Possibility.
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