BA Communication (The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences) at Arizona State University

Programme overview

This communication degree program emphasizes qualitative research and human-centered inquiry. Through methods such as interviews, focus groups, ethnography, and discourse analysis, you learn to explore lived experiences, uncover patterns of meaning, and gain deep insight into how people connect and communicate. Alongside research training, you develop strong cross-cultural communication skills --- learning to engage respectfully and effectively across differences in language, identity and worldview.

Faculty: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Department: Hugh Downs School of Human Communication | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses COM 100 Introduction to Human Communication COM 207 Critical Thinking and Writing in Communication COM 225 Public Speaking and Presentations COM 308 Communication Research Strategies COM 407 Qualitative Data Analysis in Communication COM 201 Career Explorations in Communication 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 Community Health Worker Growth: 12.7% Median Salary: $51,850 Learn more Corporate Trainer Growth: 10.8% Median Salary: $69,280 Learn more Event Planner Growth: 5.8% Median Salary: $61,160 Learn more Human Resources Manager Growth: 5.5% Median Salary: $149,280 Learn more Medical and Health Services Manager Growth: 24.2% Median Salary: $123,860 Learn more Public Relations Manager (PR Manager) Growth: 5.7% Median Salary: $146,910 Learn more Public Relations Specialist Growth: 1.8% Median Salary: $74,750 Learn more Sales Manager Growth: 4.5% Median Salary: $148,270 Learn more Social Services Director Growth: 7.2% Median Salary: $80,390 Learn more Travel Agent Growth: 0.2% Median Salary: $50,160 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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Entry requirements

Students who have attended previously ASU and are returning to the university with transfer credit must have a minimum ASU cumulative GPA of 2.00 in order to be admitted into the Hugh Downs School of Human Communication. Transfer admission requirements: Students who are transferring into ASU must meet current university admission requirements. Change of major requirements Current ASU students who would like to change their major to the BA in communication must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00. Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.

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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