BS Political Science (College of Integrative Sciences and Arts) at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science program in political science trains you in broad capabilities valued in a highly skilled workforce --- such as data analysis and effective communication as they apply to governance, policy and political theory --- as well as the ability to critically review and analyze policy. The curriculum enables you to explore how political science concepts can be applied within government and society.

Faculty: College of Integrative Sciences and Arts | Department: School of Applied Sciences and Arts | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses ISS 304 Integrated Theories of Social Science POS 110 American Government and Politics POS 150 Comparative Government POS 210 Political Ideologies POS 301 Empirical Political Inquiry POS 401 Political Statistics 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 Compliance Manager Growth: 4.9% Median Salary: $141,900 Learn more Economist Growth: 4.7% Median Salary: $124,720 Learn more Political Analyst Growth: -2.0% Median Salary: $142,080 Learn more Political Science Professor Growth: 2.5% Median Salary: $98,070 Learn more Regulatory Affairs Manager Growth: 4.9% Median Salary: $141,900 Learn more Security Manager Growth: 4.6% Median Salary: $106,660 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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