BA Sociology at Arizona State University

Programme overview

Sociology is the study of the organization and development of societies and the institutions within them. The sociology program helps you better understand the development, structure, interaction and collective behavior of organized groups. You explore the theories, practices and policies underlying the issues of social change, inequality and diversity.

Faculty: New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences | Department: School of Social and Behavioral Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses SOC 101 Introductory Sociology SBS 302 Qualitative Methods SBS 304 Social Statistics I SOC 426 Social Inequalities 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 Behavioral Health Specialist Growth: 2.3% Median Salary: $71,900 Learn more Counselor (General) Growth: 5.9% Median Salary: $50,860 Learn more High School Teacher Growth: -0.2% Median Salary: $72,040 Learn more Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) Growth: 13.5% Median Salary: $66,940 Learn more Mediator Growth: 4.7% Median Salary: $75,530 Learn more Probation Officer Growth: 3.0% Median Salary: $66,270 Learn more Social Services Director Growth: 7.2% Median Salary: $80,390 Learn more Social Worker Growth: 4.4% Median Salary: $59,550 Learn more Sociologist Growth: 3.8% Median Salary: $106,030 Learn more Substance Abuse Social Worker Growth: 10.3% Median Salary: $60,280 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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