College of Arts & Science
College of Arts & Science

College of Arts and Sciences

Become Better-World Ready

At Bryant’s College of Arts and Sciences, you’ll pursue your passions and discover new insights while also paving a path forward for your future.

Purpose-Driven

Our industry-focused curriculum, combined with a business minor, equips arts and sciences majors with the confidence and leadership skills to build purpose-driven careers.

Arts and Sciences at Bryant

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At Bryant University’s College of Arts and Sciences, you’ll cultivate the skills to think critically, communicate effectively, and tackle real-world challenges. With majors in Communication, Economics, Mathematics, and Politics and Law, you’ll gain a deep understanding of the forces shaping our world while honing the analytical reasoning, cultural awareness, and adaptability that employers seek.

You’ll collaborate closely with expert faculty who are both active scholars and dedicated mentors, engage in meaningful research from your first year, and apply your knowledge through internships and service learning. Every College of Arts and Sciences student also completes a business minor, providing a powerful interdisciplinary foundation that distinguishes Bryant graduates.

Through Bryant’s Impact Core — a distinctive, socially engaged general education curriculum — you’ll explore global challenges inspired by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. You’ll start with courses focused on innovation, purpose, and career readiness, and continue through interdisciplinary coursework in writing, math, science, history, and cultural studies. The experience culminates in a hands-on capstone where you’ll address a real-world issue with a community partner.

Considering law school? Bryant’s 3+3 partnership with Villanova University’s Charles Widger School of Law allows you to earn your bachelor’s and J.D. in just six years, giving you a head start on your future. Although commonly paired with an arts and sciences degree, students from all majors can pursue this opportunity.

Real-World Outcomes

There’s a reason Bryant ranks in the top 1% for return on investment. Through our interdisciplinary business education, emphasis on experiential learning, and collaborative community, you’ll graduate with the confidence and expertise for lifelong success.

Top 1%

ROI for lifetime earnings

$76K

median starting salary

99%

employed or in grad school within 6 months of graduation

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Transformative Learning Experiences

Bryant’s academic approach is built upon experiential learning. Throughout your time in the College of Arts and Sciences, you’ll engage in research opportunities, capstone projects, global experiences, internships, and more to take your analytical skills and career credentials to the next level. 

Gen Ed Curriculum

Bryant’s general education curriculum — known as the Impact Core — gives students a holistic education rooted in social impact, while also preparing graduates for successful and purpose-driven careers.

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