BS Computer Science at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science program in computer science is anchored with core courses that provide a solid foundation in theoretical and practical aspects of computer science. These courses ensure that you have essential critical thinking knowledge along with effective programming and problem-solving skills in a variety of modern programming languages. The core courses give you the necessary knowledge for a career in computer science with an emphasis on understanding security and systems issues.

Faculty: Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering | Department: Computer Science and Engineering Program | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses CSE 110 Principles of Programming CSE 205 Object-Oriented Programming and Data Structures CSE 230 Computer Organization and Assembly Language Programming CSE 240 Introduction to Programming Languages EEE 120 Digital Design Fundamentals FSE 100 Introduction to Engineering 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 Computer Programmer Growth: -7.3% Median Salary: $100,390 Learn more Computer Science Professor Growth: 4.9% Median Salary: $96,980 Learn more Computer Scientist Growth: 21.8% Median Salary: $140,300 Learn more Computer Software Quality Engineer Growth: 5.7% Median Salary: $104,300 Learn more Corporate Web Developer Growth: 5.1% Median Salary: $116,580 Learn more Database Administrator (DBA) Growth: -0.1% Median Salary: $104,620 Learn more Geographic Information Systems Technician (GIS Technician) Growth: 5.1% Median Salary: $116,580 Learn more Information Security Analyst Growth: 21.0% Median Salary: $129,180 Learn more Software Developer Growth: 10.2% Median Salary: $135,980 Learn more Telecommunications Engineering Specialist Growth: 7.7% Median Salary: $134,050 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

The admission standards for majors in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, shown below, are higher than minimum university admission standards. International students must meet the same admission standards, with the possible additional requirement of a minimum English language proficiency test score. If the university requires an English proficiency test score from the applicant, then admission to engineering requires a minimum total TOEFL iBT® score of 4 with a minimum section score of 3.5 (Reading: 3.5, Writing: 3.5, Listening: 3.5, Speaking: 3.5), or a score of 79 if taken before Jan. 21, 2026; or a minimum IELTS score of 6.5; a minimum PTE score of 58; a minimum Duolingo English score of 105; or a minimum Cambridge English exam score of 176.

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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