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

Programme overview

The Department of Economics at ASU provides you with the highest quality instruction, conducts innovative research, and provides leadership and service to its professional communities. ASU is ranked No. 35 among global universities for economics and business (U.S.

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

What you will study

Sample courses ECN 211 Macroeconomic Principles ECN 212 Microeconomic Principles ECN 312 Intermediate Microeconomic Theory ECN 313 Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory ECN 310 Applied Regression and Data Analytics ECN 475 Capstone in Economics 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 Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Growth: 1.4% Median Salary: $105,070 Learn more Data Scientist Growth: 34.6% Median Salary: $120,230 Learn more Economist Growth: 4.7% Median Salary: $124,720 Learn more Financial Analyst Growth: 7.2% Median Salary: $102,740 Learn more Human Resources Analyst Growth: 6.0% Median Salary: $78,210 Learn more Investment Fund Manager Growth: 9.7% Median Salary: $166,570 Learn more Lawyer Growth: 4.7% Median Salary: $159,670 Learn more Market Research Analyst Growth: 7.0% Median Salary: $78,760 Learn more Politician Growth: 4.9% Median Salary: Not available Learn more Regulatory Affairs Manager Growth: 4.9% Median Salary: $141,900 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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