Technical Communication (BS)
The online Bachelor of Science in technical communication from Arizona State University teaches you to make complex information clear and useful. You’ll study how to design, write and deliver content that helps people solve problems and take action across industries.
Quick facts
Next start date: 05/18/2026
Total classes: 40
Weeks per class: 7.5
Credit hours: 120
Courses in technical communication, writing and more
Courses emphasize project-centered and team-based learning, covering key topics ranging from the principles of visual communication to web authoring and social media in the workplace.
TWC 421: Principles of Web Authoring (L)
TWC 490: Capstone
TWC 301: Fundamentals of Writing for Digital Media (L)
TWC 401: Fundamentals of Technical Communication (L)
TWC 411: Principles of Visual Communication (L)
TWC 431: Principles of Technical Editing
Technical writing, editing and more: The jobs you’ll be prepared for
Graduates will be prepared for roles in visual design, front-end web development, usability testing, user experience design and more. Potential career paths include:
- Technical writer and editor
- Content developer, strategist and writer
- Web content writer and editor
- Social media specialist and writer
- Information designer, architect and developer
Other roles include:
Writers and Authors
Growth: 3.6%
Salary: $72,270
Document Management Specialists
Growth: 8.2%
Salary: $108,970
Information Technology Project Managers
Growth: 8.2%
Salary: $108,970
Instructional Coordinators
Growth: 1.3%
Salary: $74,720
Search Marketing Strategists
Growth: 6.7%
Salary: $76,950
Web Developers
Growth: 7.5%
Salary: $90,930