B.S. in Architectural Studies Online

What Will You Study in Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies?

• Architectural drawing and design communication
• Building systems and structural systems
• Community design and urban design
• Computer-aided design (CAD) drafting and architectural technology
• Digital rendering and presentation
• Historic preservation and adaptive reuse

In this program, you can examine how buildings come together through topics such as site construction, foundation systems, construction methods, materials, building codes, and environmental controls. Your coursework will introduce three-dimensional modeling, simulation tools, mapping, and other methods for evaluating and presenting architectural ideas. You can also work on portfolio development for use in job interviews, graduate school applications, design grants, or competitions.

Potential Career Opportunities for B.S. in Architectural Studies Graduates

• Architectural assistant
• Architectural designer
• CAD technician
• Construction project coordinator
• Exhibit designer
• Historic preservation specialist
• Interior design assistant

Benefits of Pursuing Your Online B.S. in Architectural Studies with Liberty University

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• Many of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2026 when compared to our leading online competitors. As a nonprofit university, Liberty continues to strive to keep costs low for our students!
• To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no additional cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
• Our faculty bring experience from architecture, art, design, and related creative disciplines.
• Liberty’s multidisciplinary environment connects architectural studies with digital design, human-centered design, interior design, and visual communication.

Military Benefits 

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to: 

• Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees
  

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:  

• Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)

• Potential college credit for military training