Arizona State University, Online

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Median Salary (5 years)

Bachelor's

$66,402

Master's

$84,424

Doctoral

$102,251

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By OnlineU Writers • Updated 1/19/2023

Arizona State University is a large, public, four-year university with more than 300 online programs available. The university has a physical campus in Arizona and is one of the largest colleges by enrollment in the country, serving more than 100,000 students on campus and online. Some of ASU's most popular programs include psychology, communication and media studies, and business administration. More than half of students at ASU Online are over 25 years old, making ASU a popular option for adult students returning to education.

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Median Salary for Online Degrees at Arizona State University, Online

Bachelor's Degrees

Field of Study	Median Salary (1 year)	Median Salary (5 years)
Accounting and Related Services	$58,332	$82,689
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering	$71,712	$97,599
Anthropology	$31,640	$54,391
Applied Mathematics	$55,173	$80,371
Architecture	$37,918	$66,030
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology	$43,333	$66,602
Biology, General	$34,206	$58,703
Biomedical/Medical Engineering	$60,828	$88,459
Business Administration, Management and Operations	$61,117	$79,619
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other	$50,740	$73,457
Chemistry	$38,766	$55,428
Civil Engineering	$70,721	$87,208
Communication and Media Studies	$44,571	$62,225
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services	$37,074	$56,764
Computer and Information Sciences, General	$71,183	$97,416
Computer Engineering	$81,123	$113,500
Computer Science	$80,686	$109,476
Construction Management	$82,591	$105,289
Criminal Justice and Corrections	$42,187	$56,419
Dance	$27,310	$48,294
Design and Applied Arts	$35,960	$63,188
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft	$25,301	$33,590
Economics	$54,778	$74,632
Education, Other	$37,535	$44,015
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering	$84,706	$102,932
Engineering-Related Fields	$76,149	$107,203
Engineering, General	$74,328	$98,096
English Language and Literature, General	$33,615	$50,363
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering	$53,013	$70,312
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies	$40,719	$51,370
Film/Video and Photographic Arts	$31,148	$48,485
Finance and Financial Management Services	$63,054	$90,586
Fine and Studio Arts	$27,762	$43,348
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services	$34,467	$52,150
Geography and Cartography	$49,267	$59,314
Graphic Communications	$29,305	$54,254
Health and Physical Education/Fitness	$32,651	$53,897
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs	$36,058	$55,479
History	$39,283	$50,922
Hospitality Administration/Management	$33,869	$51,941
Journalism	$42,605	$62,711
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	$49,147	$62,843
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods	$73,618	$101,034
Marketing	$48,676	$80,113
Mathematics	$52,729	$84,496
Mechanical Engineering	$75,146	$94,295
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology	$39,521	$69,627
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other	$45,875	$63,362
Music	$15,721	$27,211
Natural Resources Conservation and Research	$40,476	$60,661
Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate)	$42,228	$61,817
Philosophy	$40,286	$58,158
Physics	$30,503	$73,544
Political Science and Government	$42,481	$68,231
Psychology, General	$37,312	$52,287
Public Policy Analysis	$49,753	$62,990
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	$78,180	$91,152
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies	$44,411	$63,437
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics	$42,436	$53,459
Social Sciences, General	Not Reported	$54,668
Social Work	$39,842	$48,856
Sociology	$40,029	$49,636
Special Education and Teaching	$49,882	$53,261
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	$47,331	$51,853
Visual and Performing Arts, General	$22,817	$47,489

Master's Degrees

Field of Study	Median Salary (1 year)	Median Salary (5 years)
Accounting and Related Services	$65,846	$90,953
Architecture	Not Reported	$78,094
Business Administration, Management and Operations	$112,616	$135,798
Business/Commerce, General	Not Reported	$68,021
Civil Engineering	$73,696	$97,892
Communication and Media Studies	$55,436	$60,331
Computer Science	$106,435	$139,405
Criminal Justice and Corrections	$65,277	$67,190
Curriculum and Instruction	$57,244	$65,150
Design and Applied Arts	$47,217	$67,899
Educational Administration and Supervision	$59,901	$66,596
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering	$112,893	$121,937
Engineering, General	$105,735	$104,294
Fine and Studio Arts	$34,424	$41,170
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services	$53,540	$59,855
History	$52,827	$63,033
Homeland Security	$83,499	$90,117
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services	$49,757	$51,907
Industrial Engineering	Not Reported	$121,778
International Business	$90,847	$112,371
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies	$55,326	$81,196
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	$39,198	$63,909
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General	$48,932	$61,002
Natural Resources Conservation and Research	$64,193	$75,879
Public Administration	$55,985	$76,572
Public Health	$69,104	$84,190
Social Work	$54,503	$60,407
Special Education and Teaching	$55,916	$56,460
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	$52,069	$61,195
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	$54,028	$74,485

Doctoral Degrees

Field of Study	Median Salary (1 year)	Median Salary (5 years)
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology	$89,485	$75,447
Education, General	$93,670	$93,596
Psychology, General	$83,028	$91,023

FAQs About Arizona State University

Is ASU Legit?

Yes, ASU is a legitimate university that is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If a school is accredited, it means the college and its programs have been evaluated and approved by an independent group to ensure students are getting a high quality education.

We only list accredited colleges and universities on OnlineU to help students find quality online education options.

Many students want to know if online colleges are legitimate in part because of diploma mills, which are scam colleges that pose as online and campus-based schools. Some students also might wonder about the legitimacy of an online college because of a lingering stigma against online schools. Fortunately for today's college students, online programs can be found at widely respected colleges and universities across the country — even Harvard University offers classes online.

What Is ASU Known For?

Innovation

ASU has been widely recognized as a leader in education innovation, especially for its digital learning programs. EdPlus is a department of ASU focused on making college more accessible for students by creating better online degree programs, partnering with companies to offer education benefits for employees, offering virtual reality biology labs, and other innovations in digital learning.

Inclusion

The university focuses on being accessible and inclusive for students, especially through ASU Online. EdPlus has focused on reducing barriers to student success and reaching more potential students. They've done this through various initiatives, such as risk-free online college classes, which students only pay for if they pass and want credit; professional development classes for adults looking to boost their skills; and education programs for underserved communities globally.

Growth

Over the last ten years, ASU has continued to offer more and more degree programs in person and online. As the university focused on growing its majors, boosting student success, and removing barriers for students in college, it grew enrollment from 11,500 to more than 63,000 students since 2013. Today, ASU has more than 200 online degree programs and works with over 30,000 online students.

Education Majors

ASU Online is a top school for online bachelor's degrees in education, and ranks #7 for online education degrees with the highest return on investment. Federal data from College Scorecard shows that ASU Online is most popular for psychology, communications, and business majors.

What Are the Career Outcomes and Top Employers for ASU?

Data from the labor market analytics company, Lightcast, shows that top employers for ASU graduates over the last five years include the university itself; Starbucks; tech giants Amazon, Microsoft, Intel, and Apple; Banner Health system; the Air Force; and the manufacturing companies, Northrop Grumman and Boeing.

Career outcomes depend on what kind of degree and major students choose. The number one most popular industry for ASU graduates is education, according to Lightcast data, with 15% of graduates working for an education employer. Manufacturing, finance and insurance, and retail trade are also top industries for recent graduates.

Undergraduate students with associate and bachelor's degrees from ASU most often work in software engineering, sales, and management jobs.

The most popular jobs for graduate students who earned master's and doctoral degrees from ASU are software engineers, researchers, college professors, behavior analysts, and business analysts.

How Difficult Is It To Get Into ASU?

ASU Online has an acceptance rate of 73%, meaning three out of four students who apply get in. This is significantly higher than many other colleges, many of which primarily serve students who are recent high school graduates. It's also important to note that online schools tend to serve more adult learners, many of whom are returning to school after a long break. Overall, applicants to ASU Online likely have a good chance of getting in.