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

Programme overview

This Bachelor of Science program in communication combines the power of human connection with the precision of data-based research. With a strong foundation in social science and quantitative research methods, you learn how to understand human behavior, collect and interpret data, and back up your ideas with evidence. Alongside developing critical research skills, you build expertise in speaking and writing effectively.

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 408 Quantitative 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 Business Analyst Growth: 10.1% Median Salary: $101,860 Learn more Business Intelligence Analyst Growth: 34.6% Median Salary: $120,230 Learn more Event Planner Growth: 5.8% Median Salary: $61,160 Learn more Fundraising Consultant Growth: 5.5% Median Salary: $72,550 Learn more Human Resources Manager Growth: 5.5% Median Salary: $149,280 Learn more Marketing Associate Growth: -3.7% Median Salary: $133,660 Learn more Marketing Manager Growth: 6.9% Median Salary: $166,790 Learn more Public Relations Manager (PR Manager) Growth: 5.7% Median Salary: $146,910 Learn more SEO Specialist Growth: 7.0% Median Salary: $78,760 Learn more Sales Manager Growth: 4.5% Median Salary: $148,270 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 previously attended 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 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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