Online Bachelor of Science in Technical Communication – User Experience

Arizona State University’s Bachelor of Science in technical communication with a user experience (UX) concentration online can establish your abilities in a fast-growing field. Pursuing a UX concentration will allow you to develop interdisciplinary knowledge about UX design and development while building a foundation in communication and learning applied skills.

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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

Degree questions, answered

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Why UX designers are in demand

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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.”

Technical communication and UX courses

This program emphasizes technical communication while incorporating relevant context from fields such as human systems engineering and graphic information technology. The result is a well-rounded curriculum that provides a foundation in UX concepts and their execution.


The UX jobs you’ll be prepared for

After completing this UX degree concentration, you’ll be prepared for a variety of roles related to user experience, such as UX research, user-centered design, interaction design, usability analysis and more. While positions can vary, there are many career paths across the public, private and nonprofit sectors. Potential career examples include, but aren’t limited to:

Computer Software Quality Engineer


Growth: 20.3 %
Salary: $99,620

Corporate Web Developer


Growth: 9.7 %
Salary: $98,740

Document Management Specialist


Growth: 9.7 %
Salary: $98,740

Human Factors Engineer


Growth: 11.7 %
Salary: $96,350

IT Project Manager


Growth: 9.7 %
Salary: $98,740

SEO Specialist


Growth: 13.4 %
Salary: $68,230

Technical Writer


Growth: 6.9 %
Salary: $79,960

Web Designer


Growth: 15.2 %
Salary: $83,240

Web Developer


Growth: 17.0 %
Salary: $78,580

Leaders in interdisciplinary education

Faculty in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts are committed to research and exploration in their fields of work. Many of our faculty and staff are recognized nationally and internationally for their achievements from psychology to writing.

  • American Educational Research.
  • Association Fellows.
  • American Psychological Association Fellows.
  • Fulbright scholars.

Leaders in interdisciplinary education

Faculty in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts are committed to research and exploration in their fields of work. Many of our faculty and staff are recognized nationally and internationally for their achievements from psychology to writing.

  • American Educational Research.
  • Association Fellows.
  • American Psychological Association Fellows.
  • Fulbright scholars.

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.

Focused on preparing students for the future

ASU is a global university recognized for its commitment to innovation, research and high-quality academic programs. Our university is repeatedly awarded peer-reviewed honors from U.S. News & World Report and other respected organizations.

#1


in innovation for 10 consecutive years, ahead of Stanford and MIT.

Top 10


best online bachelor's programs. 

Top 10%


best global universities. 

80%


of graduates reported that their experiences at ASU inspired them to explore new career opportunities.

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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