Save Time and Money
Finish your 90-credit bachelor’s in 3 years, saving you $14,100 on your degree.
Less time. Less Tuition.
Fast-Track Your Future with Career Edge
Real-Life Flexibility
With year-round terms, you can learn on your schedule and balance work, family, and play.
Work-Ready Skills
Stand out to employers by showcasing in-demand skills with verified badges.
Built for Career Momentum
The 90-Credit Advantage
Career-Focused Learning
Spend less time exploring electives outside your field and more time building knowledge related to your career goals.
Verified Skills & Endorsements
Earn stackable badges and industry-relevant endorsements that help showcase your knowledge to employers.
Flexible Online Learning
Learn from anywhere and study on your own schedule without putting your life (or job) on hold while you earn your degree.
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Unity’s online programs are trusted by over 10,000 students across all 50 states. |
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88% of Unity graduates are employed or earning advanced degrees within 6 months. |
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Which Bachelor’s Degree is Right For You?
| Features | Applied Bachelor of Science (ABS) | Bachelor of Science (BS) |
| Time to Completion | A 3-year* path to graduation, built to help you reach your career goals sooner. | A traditional 4-year* path built for broader academic learning and exploration. |
| Tuition & Time Savings | Requires 90 credits, helping reduce both the time and tuition needed to earn your degree. Save about $14k. | Requires 120 credits, which typically means an additional year of coursework and tuition. |
| Curriculum Focus | Includes the same core courses in your field with a quicker path into advanced, career-focused learning. | Combines major coursework with broader learning through electives and additional general education courses. |
| Learning Experience | Streamlined pathway focused on practical, workforce-ready skills and advanced coursework earlier in the program. | More traditional academic experience with additional opportunities for subject exploration. |
| Flexibility in Scheduling | Includes one-credit course options and year-round terms, offering greater flexibility in pacing and course load. | Courses typically follow a more consistent structure and scheduling format across the program. |
| Program Customization | Fewer electives outside your field, allowing you to stay focused on your career goals. | More electives allow for exploration outside your major or additional specialization areas. |
*Completion times are based on earning 30 credits per year. Actual time may vary depending on transfer credits, enrollment status, and academic progress.
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Tuition Rates
We believe a college education should help launch you into a promising future, not weigh you down with debt. Unity’s online applied bachelor’s programs are $470 per credit, with no term-based fees and free text resources in most courses.
Tuition Locked Through 2030!
While many U.S. colleges raise tuition by 2–4% each year, your tuition rate at Unity stays the same, giving you cost certainty from your first term through graduation.
Military Friendly
Active-duty service members, veterans, and their families receive a reduced tuition rate of $423 per credit. VA education benefits (including the GI Bill®, Chapter 31, Chapter 35, and Active Duty Tuition Assistance) may be applied toward the cost of your degree.
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Affordable, Transparent Tuition
With no hidden fees!
Flexible Payment Options
Plans that fit your budget.
Locked-In Tuition
7 years with no tuition increase.
Earn While You Learn
Work full-time while studying.
Personalized Financial Plan
Know your cost before you start.
Low Textbook Costs
Free materials in most courses.
FAQ
Questions? We’ve Got Answers
Unity’s Applied Bachelor’s degree is here to prepare you for a fulfilling career that is more accessible than ever. See Unity’s difference for yourself and explore a specialized, skills-based degree.
Yes. Unity is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), a voluntary, peer-reviewed, nonprofit organization that ensures institutions meet rigorous standards of quality and effectiveness. NECHE also accredits prestigious universities such as Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
It’s a 90-credit bachelor’s program that delivers the same disciplinary knowledge as a traditional 120-credit degree. However, instead of exploration through broad electives, the 90-credit program is delivered in a streamlined format helping you graduate faster, save money, and enter the workforce sooner.
We offer 8 terms throughout the year. Each term is 5 weeks long and courses are fully asynchronous (no set class times), with key deadlines on Wednesdays and Sundays each week
With a consistent weekly structure and no scheduled lectures, our courses are designed to fit around full-time work, family commitments, and even active duty service. Unity offers the flexibility to make education work for you.
At $470 per credit, the 90-credit Applied Bachelor’s costs approximately $42,300 before any transfer credits or financial aid. This reflects a 25% savings or about $14,100 compared to our 120-credit program. You’ll also be able to enter the workforce sooner.
Yes. Students in the 90-credit program are eligible for federal financial aid, scholarships, and payment plans, just like in our 120-credit programs. Completing the FAFSA is the best way to determine your award amount.
Yes. Employers and graduate programs recognize the value of this 90-credit bachelor’s degree. It emphasizes a skills-first approach, applied learning, and AI literacy that prepare you for the workforce or advanced study. You can continue seamlessly into a Unity Master’s Program, completing both your bachelor’s and master’s in just 4 years by adding only 1 additional year of study.
This streamlined program is built for learners who are ready to move forward with purpose. It’s a great fit if you’re:
- Clear on your career path and don’t need elective courses to explore different options
- Planning for grad school in counseling, social work, business, or a related field
- Career-focused and cost-conscious and want to earn your bachelor’s in about 3 years (30 credits per year) with year-round study
- An adult learner or career changer seeking flexible, relevant, fully online learning
- A motivated, self-directed student who thrives in independent, asynchronous environments
- Excited about AI-enhanced education and ready to build real-world, job-ready skills from day one
Technology plays a central role in Unity’s new applied 90-credit degrees. These new programs integrate Una Guide, a custom-built AI assistant, directly into the university’s learning management system. Una Guide engages students in Socratic-style exchanges, prompts self-reflection, and provides 24/7 feedback within the context of Unity’s own courses, making its answers more precise and relevant than those from generic AI models. Because it runs on a lighter, course-trained architecture, it also consumes less energy than large-scale platforms like ChatGPT, lowering the environmental footprint of AI in education.
