BS Technical Communication (Social Media Management) at Arizona State University

Programme overview

Technical communication entails communicating with, about and on technology. Social media is a rapidly developing aspect of the technology landscape. In the social media management concentration in the Bachelor of Science program in technical communication, you focus on the management, history, theory, culture, practice and ethics of social media.

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

What you will study

Sample courses TWC 122 Introduction to Social Media TWC 150 Introduction to Technical Communication TWC 201 Writing for Digital Media TWC 214 Storytelling with Data TWC 260 Accessibility and Inclusion in Communication and User Experience TWC 305 Research in Technical Communication 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 Communications Specialist Growth: -0.3% Median Salary: $76,910 Learn more Document Management Specialist Growth: 5.1% Median Salary: $116,580 Learn more IT Project Manager Growth: 5.1% Median Salary: $116,580 Learn more Instructional Specialist Growth: 1.6% Median Salary: $77,440 Learn more Market Research Analyst Growth: 7.0% Median Salary: $78,760 Learn more Public Relations Specialist Growth: 1.8% Median Salary: $74,750 Learn more SEO Specialist Growth: 7.0% Median Salary: $78,760 Learn more Web Designer Growth: 6.0% Median Salary: $104,000 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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