BS Information Technology (Networking) at Arizona State University

Programme overview

In the Bachelor of Science program in information technology with a concentration in networking, you acquire both the academic and technical background for a career in information technology networking. Networking involves setting up and managing the network, hardware, software and facilities (i.e., data centers) that are necessary for an organization's operations.

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

What you will study

Sample courses IFT 101 Information Technology Programming Logic IFT 103 Operating System Architecture IFT 166 Introduction to Internet Networking IFT 200 Information Modeling, Storage and Retrieval IFT 202 Foundations of Information and Computer System Security IFT 210 Introduction to Java Technologies 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 Network Administrator Growth: -4.1% Median Salary: $99,130 Learn more Computer Network Analyst Growth: 7.7% Median Salary: $134,050 Learn more Computer Network Technician Growth: 1.2% Median Salary: $76,220 Learn more Computer Systems Architect Growth: 5.1% Median Salary: $116,580 Learn more Information Technology Manager (IT Manager) Growth: 15.8% Median Salary: $175,140 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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