BS Science, Technology and Society at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science program in science, technology and society prepares you to shape the future at the intersection of innovation and human impact. As societies navigate decisions about artificial intelligence, biotechnology and digital platforms in health care, governance, communication and the environment, organizations increasingly seek leaders like you who can guide these choices toward positive outcomes by understanding their social, ethical and policy dimensions.

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 HST 280 History of Science, Technology and Innovation HST 345 Environmental History STP 226 Elements of Statistics STS 101 Introduction to Science, Technology and Society STS 200 Yesterday's Tomorrows: A History of the Future STS 329 Technology in Developing Countries 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 Government Programs Specialist Growth: 1.6% Median Salary: $54,210 Learn more Logistics Analyst Growth: 17.6% Median Salary: $82,320 Learn more Political Analyst Growth: -2.0% Median Salary: $142,080 Learn more Public Relations Specialist Growth: 1.8% Median Salary: $74,750 Learn more Regulatory Affairs Manager Growth: 4.9% Median Salary: $141,900 Learn more Social Services Director Growth: 7.2% Median Salary: $80,390 Learn more Supply Chain Manager Growth: 6.1% Median Salary: $107,230 Learn more Technical Director Growth: 4.0% Median Salary: $90,360 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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