BS Complexity Science at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The 21st century is the century of complexity, and the Bachelor of Science in complexity science at ASU is the first comprehensive undergraduate program in the United States dedicated to mastering it. You learn to think across disciplines and apply computational tools to solve real-world problems. The curriculum blends complexity methods, advanced mathematics, and complexity understanding courses, developing practical skills in data analysis, Python programming, and agent-based modeling.

Faculty: Rob Walton College of Global Futures | Department: School of Complex Adaptive Systems | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses CAS 201 Scientific Programming with Python CAS 301 Data Analytics for Complexity Science CAS 200 The Evolution of Complexity CAS 302 History and Philosophy of Complex Systems Science CAS 363 From Cells to Society: Understanding Complexity CAS 406 Directed Reading and Research in Applied Mathematics for the Life and Social Sciences 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 Bioinformatics Scientist Growth: 4.7% Median Salary: $98,920 Learn more Business Analyst Growth: 10.1% Median Salary: $101,860 Learn more Clinical Data Manager Growth: 34.6% Median Salary: $120,230 Learn more Data Scientist Growth: 34.6% Median Salary: $120,230 Learn more Mathematician Growth: 0.6% Median Salary: $126,710 Learn more Risk Manager Growth: 7.4% Median Salary: $117,330 Learn more Statistician Growth: 11.0% Median Salary: $105,650 Learn more Urban Planner Growth: 3.9% Median Salary: $89,320 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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