BS Graphic Information Technology at Arizona State University

Programme overview

In the Bachelor of Science program in graphic information technology, you prepare to become a visual design technologist. You develop skills in front-end web design and development, print and digital publishing, commercial photography and video production, and motion graphics and visual effects. This is an intensive program of study that emphasizes both theory and hands-on laboratory practice.

Faculty: Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering | Department: Graphic Information Technology | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses GIT 135 Graphic Communications GIT 210 Communication Technology GIT 230 Digital Illustration in Publishing GIT 250 Introduction to Commercial Print GIT 413 Professional Portfolio Design and Presentation GIT 480 Senior Project 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 Animator Growth: -0.3% Median Salary: $102,030 Learn more Art Director Growth: 4.2% Median Salary: $114,850 Learn more Film Editor Growth: 3.7% Median Salary: $75,420 Learn more Graphic Artist Growth: -14.5% Median Salary: $55,290 Learn more Graphic Designer Growth: -1.7% Median Salary: $62,960 Learn more Photographer Growth: -0.7% Median Salary: $44,660 Learn more Web Developer Growth: 3.8% Median Salary: $92,650 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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