A Faster Path to Your Bachelor’s Degree Online Accelerated Bachelor’s Degrees

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Why Online Accelerated Bachelor’s Degrees?

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90-Credits to Your Bachelor’s

Complete your bachelor's degree with a streamlined, 90-credit curriculum designed to help you graduate sooner.

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Complete in as Few as 3 Years

Move toward your bachelor’s degree faster, depending on transfer credit and course progression.

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Flexible Online Learning

Complete coursework online with the flexibility to learn around your schedule while maintaining the same academic standards as traditional degree programs.

The Advantage of an Accelerated Bachelor’s Degree

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Two Specialized Programs

Choose Information Technology or Bioinformatics based on where you want to take your career.

Built for the Workforce

Gain hands-on experience with industry relevant tools and technologies through applied coursework and projects.

Designed for Transfer Students and Working Adults

Build on previous college credit and earn your bachelor's degree in less time.

Career-Focused Skills

Develop skills for careers in technology, healthcare, biotechnology, research, and other data-driven industries.

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Featured Degrees

Bioinformatics Accelerated Baccalaureate LSU Alexandria
90 credit hours
Total credit hours per program
$353
Cost per credit hour
$8,472
Total cost with fees and maximum transfer credits
$31,770
Total cost with fees

The program combines biology, computational analysis, and data science to prepare students for opportunities in biotechnology, genomics, healthcare, research, and related fields.

Admission Requirements:

  • Meet LSUA admission requirements
  • Calculus-ready

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Information Technology Accelerated Baccalaureate LSU Alexandria
90 credit hours
Total credit hours per program
$353
Cost per credit hour
$8,472
Total cost with fees and maximum transfer credits
$31,770
Total cost with fees

The program is designed around practical infrastructure-focused IT skills and prepares students for roles such as IT support specialist, systems administrator, network administrator, cloud support technician, database support specialist, and entry-level cybersecurity analyst.

Admission Requirements:

  • Meet LSUA admission requirements
  • No prior IT experience required

Learn more about Accelerated Baccalaureate in Information Technology ›

What Is an Accelerated Bachelor’s Degree?

Earn a bachelor’s degree through a 90-credit-hour curriculum.

LSUA’s Accelerated Bachelor’s programs offer a focused, 90-credit-hour degree designed to help students build knowledge and practical skills in their chosen field. With a streamlined curriculum, students can work toward their educational goals through a more focused approach to earning their degree.

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Career Outlook

Explore Opportunities in Growing Fields

From information technology to data-driven scientific research, professionals with technical and analytical skills contribute to a wide range of industries. Explore national employment projections for occupations related to LSUA’s accelerated bachelor’s degree programs.

280K+
Annual Computer and IT Job Openings

About 280,000 job openings are projected each year, on average, across computer and information technology occupations from 2025 to 2035.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

7%
Projected Bioinformatics Technician Job Growth

Employment of Bioinformatics Technicians is projected to grow 7% from 2025 to 2035.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will my degree say I earned it online?

No, graduates receive the same diploma as on-campus peers.

Will I pay out-of-state tuition if I am outside of Louisiana?

There are no out-of-state fees. Fully online programs offer the same flat-rate tuition no matter where you live.

How do online classes work?

LSU Online is a flexible fit for learners offering six starts a year and seven-week terms. All courses are designed to be fully accessible and engage learners, no matter where you are located.

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Take the first step forward by completing the form, and our enrollment team will contact you soon to discuss:

  • What program meets your academic and career goals
  • Financial aid options (employer funding, military benefits)
  • Receiving credit for past education (transfer, professional development)
  • The admissions process and timeline

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