BA Latin American Studies at Arizona State University

Programme overview

In the Bachelor of Arts program in Latin American studies, you examine the diverse historical trajectories, social formations, cultural expressions, and political processes that shape Latin America. You are exposed to the breadth and depth of knowledge about issues impacting Latin America as well as its global impact, preparing you for a global-minded career path.

Faculty: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Department: School of Transborder Studies | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses LAS 205 Introduction to Latin America TCL 304 Conducting Research with Latino Communities TCL 314 Transborder Latin American Migration to the U.S. LAS 484 Internship AFR 345 Peoples and Cultures of the Caribbean AFR 360 Black Families in the Diaspora: U.S.

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 Communications Specialist Growth: -0.3% Median Salary: $76,910 Learn more Educator Growth: 1.8% Median Salary: $50,890 Learn more Historian Growth: 3.0% Median Salary: $76,750 Learn more Intelligence Officer Growth: 0.2% Median Salary: $93,790 Learn more Marketing Associate Growth: -3.7% Median Salary: $133,660 Learn more Political Analyst Growth: -2.0% Median Salary: $142,080 Learn more Social Services Director Growth: 7.2% Median Salary: $80,390 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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