BA History of Science, Technology and Innovation at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Arts program in history of science, technology and innovation prepares you to understand and shape the future of technology through critical analysis of the past. This transdisciplinary program combines natural and applied sciences coursework with historical and philosophical approaches, giving you the analytical framework to evaluate emerging technologies, anticipate market trends and effectively communicate complex technical concepts.

Faculty: College of Integrative Sciences and Arts | Department: School of Applied Sciences and Arts | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses HST 280 History of Science, Technology and Innovation HST 318 History of Engineering HST 345 Environmental History HST 495 Methods of Historical Inquiry STS 101 Introduction to Science, Technology and Society HST 294 Special Topics 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 Archivist Growth: 3.4% Median Salary: $64,550 Learn more Historian Growth: 3.0% Median Salary: $76,750 Learn more History Professor Growth: 0.0% Median Salary: $83,820 Learn more Intelligence Officer Growth: 0.2% Median Salary: $93,790 Learn more Lawyer Growth: 4.7% Median Salary: $159,670 Learn more Museum Curator Growth: 4.9% Median Salary: $63,420 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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