Communication (BS)
Explore your passion for analyzing communication patterns and developing data-driven solutions with a Bachelor of Science in communication online from Arizona State University. Emphasizing social science and quantitative research, this program offers insight into how communication shapes interactions in the workplace, organizations and society. Upon graduating, you can pursue roles in business management, sales, event planning, public relations, technology, social services and more.
Online communication degree courses
Courses are taught by award-winning faculty in the Hugh Downs School of Human Communication who specialize in various communication approaches. Topics you may learn about include communication strategies in health care, organizational behavior and leadership, media dynamics and crisis communication. In this program, you’ll also have opportunities to participate in internships, research projects and other practical learning activities.
COM 408: Quantitative Research Methods in Communication
COM 308: Advanced Research Methods in Communication (L)
COM 225: Public Speaking (CIVI OR L)
COM 250: Communication and the Workplace (SOBE OR SB)
COM 410: Advanced Interpersonal Communication (SOBE OR SB)
COM 450: Organizational Communication (SOBE OR SB)
COM 110: Elements of Interpersonal Communication (SOBE OR SB)
COM 310: Communication in Interpersonal Relationships (SOBE OR SB)

The jobs this communication degree prepares you for
As a graduate, you’ll bring proven writing, critical thinking and presentation skills to the job market. Your ability to analyze data to shape communication strategies will make you a standout candidate for roles as a corporate communication specialist, social media strategist, public relations manager, media analyst and more. Additional potential career paths include, but aren’t limited to:
Management Analysts
Growth: 9.7%
Salary: $95,290
Business Intelligence Analysts
Growth: 35.2%
Salary: $103,500
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
Growth: 7.5%
Salary: $52,560
Fundraisers
Growth: 5.2%
Salary: $61,190
Human Resources Managers
Growth: 5.2%
Salary: $130,000
Advertising and Promotions Managers
Growth: 1.9%
Salary: $127,830
Marketing Managers
Growth: 6.6%
Salary: $140,040
Public Relations Managers
Growth: 5.9%
Salary: $129,430
Search Marketing Strategists
Growth: 13.4%
Salary: $68,230
Sales Managers
Growth: 4.0%
Salary: $130,600