Online Bachelor of Arts in Communication

Are you curious about how people communicate, collaborate and interact in social and professional settings? Arizona State University’s Bachelor of Arts in communication online may be your ideal fit. This program delves into the humanities side of communication and emphasizes qualitative research. You’ll learn to analyze complex communication issues, evaluate messages and develop solutions — skills highly sought across industries.

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Quick facts

Next start date:

Next start date: 08/21/2025


Total classes:

Total classes: 40

Weeks per class:

Weeks per class: 7.5

Total credit hours:

Total credit hours: 120

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Prepare to communicate effectively in personal and professional settings

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Will my diploma say ‘online’?

No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.”

Communication major courses

Your coursework will address topics within two focus areas:

  • Communication and healthy relating: Courses demonstrate how communication creates, maintains and transforms nourishing relationships.
  • Workplace, organizational and leadership communication: You’ll learn how communication and leadership build effective, just and responsive workplaces.

Additional topics may include interpersonal and intercultural communication, conflict and negotiation, gender and communication and civil communication. To culminate the program, you’ll complete a research project using qualitative methods.


The jobs communication majors are prepared for

Advanced communication, critical thinking and research capabilities are valuable across industries. In the private sector, career paths for communication majors include business management, sales, marketing and human resources. Public sector opportunities range from government roles in policy advising, speechwriting and analysis to social services and education positions. Additionally, you’ll be an excellent candidate for graduate programs if you want to further your education. Career examples include, but aren’t limited to:

Community Health Worker


Growth: 14.1 %
Salary: $46,190

Corporate Trainer


Growth: 6.3 %
Salary: $63,080

Event Planner


Growth: 7.5 %
Salary: $52,560

Human Resources Manager


Growth: 5.2 %
Salary: $130,000

Medical and Health Services Manager


Growth: 28.4 %
Salary: $104,830

Public Relations Manager (PR Manager)


Growth: 5.9 %
Salary: $129,430

Public Relations Specialist


Growth: 6.1 %
Salary: $67,440

Sales Manager


Growth: 4.0 %
Salary: $130,600

Social Services Director


Growth: 9.1 %
Salary: $74,240

Study alongside award-winning communicators

From Royal Society and American Academy Fellows to Marshall and Barry Goldwater Scholarship recipients, The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is home to prestigious students and faculty members who include:

  • Fulbright American Scholars.
  • Guggenheim Fellows.
  • MacArthur Fellows.
  • Nobel laureates.

Study alongside award-winning communicators

From Royal Society and American Academy Fellows to Marshall and Barry Goldwater Scholarship recipients, The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is home to prestigious students and faculty members who include:

  • Fulbright American Scholars.
  • Guggenheim Fellows.
  • MacArthur Fellows.
  • Nobel laureates.

How to apply

I am a future

You’re considered a first-year student for application purposes if you’ve never attended college or have fewer than 12 transferable credit hours.

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Don't meet admission requirements?

You can still gain general admission to most online programs at ASU through Earned Admission. Through this pathway, you can demonstrate your ability to succeed at ASU by completing online courses with a 2.75 GPA or higher.

To begin, submit an application to ASU. An enrollment coach will reach out with more information if Earned Admission is right for you.

*Some programs may have higher admission requirements. You must meet all program requirements to be admitted.

Don't meet admission requirements?

You can still gain general admission to most online programs at ASU through Earned Admission. Through this pathway, you can demonstrate your ability to succeed at ASU by completing online courses with a 2.75 GPA or higher.

To begin, submit an application to ASU. An enrollment coach will reach out with more information if Earned Admission is right for you.

*Some programs may have higher admission requirements. You must meet all program requirements to be admitted.

The largest and most diverse college at ASU

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences takes a transdisciplinary approach to education with a vast spectrum of degrees in the social sciences, natural sciences and humanities. We inspire students to become socially aware critical thinkers and global citizens.

31,572


students enrolled as of fall 2024

$161 million


in research expenditures in FY23

21


interdisciplinary schools and departments

100+


undergraduate degrees

Tuition calculator

Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.

Tuition calculator

Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.

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