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

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Arts program in psychology offers you a deep understanding of human and animal behavior. Alongside distinguished faculty, you explore topics such as stress, emotions, conflict and the pivotal role of body image in shaping identity. What sets this program apart is its robust support network that connects you to an engaged community of alumni.

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

What you will study

Sample courses PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology PSY 230 Introduction to Statistics PSY 290 Research Methods PSY 320 Learning and Motivation PSY 400 Topics in Neuroscience PSY 323 Sensation and Perception 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 Addictions Counselor Growth: 18.4% Median Salary: $59,350 Learn more Human Resources Specialist (HR Specialist) Growth: 6.4% Median Salary: $75,940 Learn more Lawyer Growth: 4.7% Median Salary: $159,670 Learn more Market Research Analyst Growth: 7.0% Median Salary: $78,760 Learn more Mental Health Counselor Growth: 18.4% Median Salary: $59,350 Learn more Occupational Therapist (OT) Growth: 14.8% Median Salary: $100,330 Learn more Physician Assistant (PA) Growth: 21.1% Median Salary: $135,880 Learn more Probation Officer Growth: 3.0% Median Salary: $66,270 Learn more Psychiatric Aide Growth: 1.9% Median Salary: $44,910 Learn more School Psychologist Growth: 0.8% Median Salary: $95,990 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

First-year student admission requirements for this program are the same as the university's first-year admission requirements. Transfer admission requirements: Transfer applicants must meet university transfer admission requirements. Change of major requirements A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors. 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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