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Arizona State University

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  • Overview
  • Accessibility
  • Demographics
  • Cost
  • Outcomes
  • Military
  • Benefits
  • Programs & Degrees

Arizona State University is a public college located in Scottsdale, Arizona, and has been named one of the 250 Best Graduate Schools. Tuition for in-state full-time graduate students at Arizona State University is $9,774. Tuition for out-of-state full-time graduate students is $9,774. The college offers Master’s degrees in 60 different degree areas, with 60 Master’s degrees offered online. Arizona State University enrolls 15,139 graduate students, with 75% part-time students, 100% online students.

Arizona State University offers students great flexibility in earning their graduate degree because almost all degrees can be completed entirely online. Courses in every program are taught by experienced faculty members and will help students apply work experiences in their fields of study.

Overview

School Type

  • Online
  • Public

Website: www.asu.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Career services:No
  • Weekend/Evening classes:No
  • Credit for life experiences:No
  • On-Campus day care:No
  • Online library services:Yes
  • Remedial services:No
  • Master's degrees:Yes
  • Post-master's certificates:Yes
  • Doctorate Degrees:Yes

Demographics

Graduate students
3,812 full-time
11,327 part-time
  • Online and distance education graduate students:15,139
  • Out-of-state online graduate students:10,071
  • Online students
    100%
  • Male/Female
    35% / 65%

Cost

In-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$9,774
Out-of-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$9,774
  • Application fee:$70
  • In-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$208
  • In-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$543
  • Out-of-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$208
  • Out-of-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$543
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Outcomes

Master's degrees awarded in most recent year.
4,903 master's

Military & Veteran

Number of graduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
679 students
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving post 9/11 GI Bill benefits:4%
  • Graduate students receiving Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program benefits:98
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program benefits:1%
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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Benefits

Student Experience

Student Experience

  • Online Asynchronous
  • On Campus Weekends
  • Accelerated
  • Traditional Semester Timing
  • 24/7 Technical Support
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Affordability

Affordability

  • Accepts applicable transfer credit
  • Financial Aid
  • Scholarships
  • Employer Tuition Reimbursement
Campus Resources

Campus Resources

  • Tutoring
  • Career Services
  • Advisors
  • Library
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Featured Programs & Degrees

Programs Offered
Business
Education
Health Sciences
Psychology & Human Services
Public Affairs
Science & Technology
Programs Offered
Master's degrees offered
60
Online master's degrees offered
60

Online master's degrees offered

  • Biological & Biomedical Sciences: 2
  • Business: 6
  • Communications & Journalism: 4
  • Computer Information Sciences: 2
  • Education: 7
  • Engineering: 6
  • Engineering Technology: 2
  • English Language & Literature: 1
  • Family & Consumer Science: 3
  • Health Professions: 6
  • History: 2
  • Homeland Security & Protective Services: 3
  • Legal Professions: 1
  • Liberal Arts & General Studies: 1
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies: 3
  • Natural Resources and Conservation: 2
  • Nursing: 1
  • Psychology: 3
  • Public Admin & Social Services: 3
  • Social Sciences: 2
  • Visual and Performing Arts: 1
Business

Business Overview

Arizona State University offers many online masters degrees that will allow students to move forward in their careers. MBA and MS in Business Analytics will prepare graduates to harness different data points to better make strategic decisions at executive levels of business. Communication MA will equip students for managerial and advanced human resource positions with skills in organizational behavior, cross-cultural communication, conflict management, and strategic management. Technical Communication masters will provide students the opportunity to develop a content strategy and to advance their writing skills specifically around social media, and user experience.

Degree Options Include

Business Analytics MS
Master of Business Administration MBA
Communication MA
Technical Communication MS

Education

Education

The programs at Arizona State are for students who have decided to become teachers and do not have an undergraduate teaching degree. There are also programs for experienced teachers who want to become experts in specific areas. Additionally, there are programs for those interested in becoming leaders in education either K-12 or at the college level.

Degree Options Include

Curriculum & Instruction: Applied Behavioral Analysis MEd
Curriculum & Instruction:  Autism Spectrum Disorders MEd
Curriculum & Instruction: Early Childhood Education MEd
Curriculum & Instruction: Gifted Education MEd
Educational Leadership (Principalship) MEd
Educational Technology MEd
English as a Second Language MA
Leadership & Innovation Doctor of Education
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Health Sciences

Health Sciences

At ASU students can advance their careers in several areas of healthcare: information technology, public health, or by becoming a practitioner. The doctoral programs require a master’s degree. The master’s in nutrition is for registered dietitians. All programs can be completed full-time or part-time entirely online.

Degree Options Include

Doctor of Behavioral Health- Management
Doctor of Behavioral Health- Clinical
Family & Human Development
Nutrition Dietetics

Psychology & Human Services

Psychology & Human Services

Degrees in Psychology & Human Services will prepare students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills for helping individuals and understanding social systems. Depending on the degree students may be equipped with statistical research methods, as well as program planning and evaluation.  The Master of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

Degree Options Include

Criminal Justice
Social Work

Public Affairs

Executive Master of Public Administration

The EMPA is for business and nonprofit leaders who work frequently with government officials. The program is designed for those who already have 5-7 years of experience with this kind of work. The cohort-based program will take 1 course at a time online and also convene sessions in Phoenix and D.C. Students coursework will culminate with the presentation of their applied projects.

Science & Technology

Science & Technology

Graduate degree options include specializations in specific engineering fields and strategic management. Arizona State University provides students the opportunity to leverage their technical knowledge and skills by combining advance instruction in those skills alongside management curriculum.

Degree Options Include

Industrial Engineering MBA/MS
Engineering Management MBA/MS
Engineering Management (MEng)
Electrical Engineering MSE
Engineering Science in Software Engineering MSE

Contact Arizona State University

Contact Admissions

gradenrollment@asuonline.asu.edu

855-341-5080

Main Campus

The University of Arizona

Tempe, AZ  85281

Find ASU Online

asuonline.asu.edu/graduate

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