BSD Architectural Studies at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The preprofessional Bachelor of Science in Design program in architectural studies offered by The Design School helps you understand architecture as both a cultural expression and technical achievement, and it offers an interdisciplinary approach to architecture.

Faculty: Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts | Department: The Design School | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses ARC 101 Architecture Project I ARC 102 Architecture Project II ARC 201 Architecture Project III ARC 202 Architecture Project IV ARC 301 Architecture Project V ARC 302 Architecture Project VI 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 Architect Growth: 4.3% Median Salary: $99,280 Learn more Architecture Professor Growth: 2.6% Median Salary: $96,870 Learn more CAD Operator (Computer Aided Design Operator) Growth: -3.4% Median Salary: $76,870 Learn more Drafting Technician Growth: 5.2% Median Salary: $66,150 Learn more Engineering Manager Growth: 5.5% Median Salary: $171,270 Learn more Historian Growth: 3.0% Median Salary: $76,750 Learn more Landscape Architect Growth: 4.4% Median Salary: $79,870 Learn more Mechanical Drafter Growth: -6.0% Median Salary: $71,550 Learn more Solar Energy Systems Engineer Growth: 3.7% Median Salary: $122,930 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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