BA Arts (BA in the Arts) at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Arts program in the arts is an interdisciplinary offering for you if you are passionate about the arts and design, and interested in exploring multiple arts disciplines rather than specializing in one. You gain an understanding of the theoretical, historical and cultural forces that shape the expression of arts and design. You pursue open-ended paths to explore and develop a variety of skills suitable for advanced study in multiple areas.

Faculty: Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts | Department: Dean, Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses HDA 210 Design and Arts Corps Community-Engaged Practices Benchmark HDA 252 Foundations Arts and Design Entrepreneurship HDA 484 Internship HDA 397 Capstone Development ALA 100 Introduction to Environmental Design AME 130 Prototyping Dreams What If Current ASU students, see how your courses can apply to another major and find out how to change your major .

Career pathways

Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including: Career Growth Median Salary More Information Animator Growth: -0.3% Median Salary: $102,030 Learn more Art Director Growth: 4.2% Median Salary: $114,850 Learn more Art Professor Growth: 2.2% Median Salary: $78,620 Learn more Craft Artist Growth: 2.0% Median Salary: $46,080 Learn more Executive Producer Growth: 4.0% Median Salary: $90,360 Learn more Fine Artist Growth: -2.9% Median Salary: $55,490 Learn more High School Teacher Growth: -0.2% Median Salary: $72,040 Learn more Industrial Designer Growth: 2.4% Median Salary: $83,910 Learn more Performance Artist Growth: 2.0% Median Salary: $71,240 Learn more Talent Agent Growth: 9.7% Median Salary: $82,890 Learn more Show more Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No programme-specific requirements are published. Admission is to the university: all students must meet ASU general university admission requirements (first-year, transfer, international and readmission pathways).

Domestic applicants: USD 12,177 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit Source

International applicants: USD 22,792 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loa Source

Entry terms: Fall and Spring semesters plus Summer; the estimator lists Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 admit terms. Transfer students may start in multiple terms throughout the year.

First-year applications open on or around July 1. ASU's priority admission date is Nov. 1. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents; apply with the ASU application or the Common Application (one only). ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission. FAFSA priority filing date: Jan. 15.

Transfer students apply with the ASU application or the Transfer Common Application; ASU uses rolling admission without hard deadlines for transfer applicants and decisions follow two to four weeks after all items are received. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents. ACT or SAT scores are not required.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply

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