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COMMUNICATION BACHELOR'S & DIGITAL MEDIA BACHELOR'S ONLINE

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Transfer up to 90 credit hours

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Pay only $292 per credit hour

Master the art and science of modern-day communication or digital technology & design


A-State’s 100% online communication and digital media programs draw on your natural abilities and takes them to the next level. Our faculty, made up of industry experts, focus on the most up-to-date knowledge you can immediately apply to your career and use to impress employers. Choose the communication online program that best advances your ability to articulate your thoughts, ideas and worth—or select a digital technology & design degree to grow your multimedia skills with a state-of-the-art portfolio. Get started today!

  • B.A. in Communication Studies
  • B.S. in Mass Communications – Creative Media
  • B.S. in Strategic Communication – Social Media Management Certification
  • B.S. in Strategic Communication – PR & Advertising Certificate
  • B.S. in Strategic Communication – Nonprofit Certificate
  • B.S. in Digital Technology & Design – AI
  • B.S. in Digital Technology & Design – Cloud Computing & Cybersecurity
  • B.S. in Digital Technology & Design – Animation & Motion Graphics
  • B.S. in Digital Technology & Design – Graphic Communications
  • B.S. in Digital Technology & Design – Social Media
  • B.S. in Digital Technology & Design – Game Design
  • B.S. in Digital Technology & Design – Mobile App Development
  • B.S. in Digital Technology & Design – Web Design

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies

Transfer Credits: Up to 90 hours  |  Credit Hours: 120  |  Tuition: $292 per credit hour

Apply by: 5/12/26  |  Start class: 5/26/26

Boost your ability to be heard and understood in any professional or personal environment with the A-State online Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies.

With the channels of communication constantly evolving, effective human communication remains a priority—and is a skill sought by employers. The online B.A. in Communication Studies heightens your understanding of spoken language and the written word, empowering you to effectively communicate your ideas and messages.

In addition, students who have completed 60 undergraduate credit hours are eligible to take up to 12 graduate-level credit hours toward the MS in Strategic Communications program. This accelerated pathway reduces program costs and helps students graduate faster, creating a streamlined transition from bachelor’s to master’s study.

Gain the knowledge and industry-relevant skills employers seek:
  • Oral & written communications
  • Technical writing/editing
  • Social media platforms
  • Content management
  • Public relations
Prepare for a broad range of professional roles, including:
  • Technical Writer
  • Communications Manager
  • Community Manager
  • Social Media Manager
  • Copywriter

All fees are included as part of the total tuition.

Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications with an Emphasis in Creative Media

Transfer Credits: Up to 90 hours  |  Credit Hours: 120  |  Tuition: $292 per credit hour

Apply by: 5/12/26  |  Start class: 5/26/26

Prepare to stand out as a creator in a rapidly evolving media landscape with the bachelor’s in mass communications program online. Enhance your writing, editing, analytics and audio/video production skills as you create powerful digital content—from social media to news, film and television.

Work with the latest digital tools and technologies on projects designed to empower you as a creator, and develop the legal, strategic and management expertise to lead content teams. This network-expanding creative media degree helps you build a strong portfolio that showcases your creative and technical knowledge.

With a B.S. in Mass Communications – Creative Media degree, you can explore career opportunities that include:
  • Multimedia Manager
  • Corporate Communications Specialist
  • Video Producer
  • Media Director
  • Multimedia Content Producer
  • Creative Copywriter

All fees are included as part of the total tuition.

Bachelor of Science in Strategic Communication with Social Media Management Certification

Transfer Credits: Up to 90 hours  |  Credit Hours: 120  |  Tuition: $292 per credit hour

Apply by: 5/12/26  |  Start class: 5/26/26

Become a subject matter expert in the leading communication field of social media with the A-State B.S. in Strategic Communication – Social Media Management Certification online.

More employers are seeking qualified professionals with a knack for words and up-to-date techniques to effectively articulate their business' message. Learn the principles and practical applications of effective, multichannel strategic communications and graduate with work-relevant skills, including certifications in social media management, Google Ads and Hootsuite™.

In addition, students who have completed 60 undergraduate credit hours are eligible to take up to 12 graduate-level credit hours toward the MS in Strategic Communications program. This accelerated pathway reduces program costs and helps students graduate faster, creating a streamlined transition from bachelor’s to master’s study.

Gain the knowledge and industry-relevant skills employers seek:
  • Google Ads & Hootsuite™ certifications
  • Social media marketing
  • Content management
  • Digital marketing
  • Social media campaigns
Prepare for a broad range of professional roles, including:
  • Social Media Strategist
  • Webmaster/Administrator
  • Marketing Specialist
  • Communications Manager

All fees are included as part of the total tuition.

Bachelor of Science in Strategic Communication with PR and Advertising Certificate

Transfer Credits: Up to 90 hours  |  Credit Hours: 120  |  Tuition: $292 per credit hour

Apply by: 5/12/26  |  Start class: 5/26/26

Gain a strong understanding of how businesses utilize public outreach to adapt their messaging and influence opinions in this B.S. in Strategic Communication with PR and Advertising Certificate online. Learn how to identify, create and implement consistent, cohesive messaging and earn not only your bachelor's degree and a certificate in PR and advertising but also Hubspot certification in content marketing, making you an even more desirable candidate in the job market.

Strong communication skills are necessary for virtually any project or industry, and this undergraduate strategic communications with PR and advertising certificate online program helps you take those talents even further with a focus on crisis communication. You will explore how and when to implement public relations strategies in order to motivate, persuade and shape how audiences and consumers interact with your organization or client.

In addition, students who have completed 60 undergraduate credit hours are eligible to take up to 12 graduate-level credit hours toward the MS in Strategic Communications program. This accelerated pathway reduces program costs and helps students graduate faster, creating a streamlined transition from bachelor’s to master’s study.

Learn industry-relevant skills that employers seek:
  • Understand and utilize communication tools to convey messages to an organization’s public constituencies and build relationships with them
  • Apply strategies and tools for an organization’s message through paid channels (advertising) and unpaid channels (PR)
  • Earn HubSpot certification in content marketing
Prepare for careers like these:
  • Advertising/Promotions Manager
  • Advertising Sales Representative
  • Media Planner/Buyer
  • Account Executive
  • Public Relations Manager

All fees are included as part of the total tuition.

Bachelor of Science in Strategic Communication with Nonprofit Certificate

Transfer Credits: Up to 90 hours  |  Credit Hours: 120  |  Tuition: $292 per credit hour

Apply by: 5/12/26  |  Start class: 5/26/26

Prepare to lead change and transform lives while also learning to think strategically, organize fundraisers, write grants, create cross-platform content campaigns and improve interoffice communication methods in this B.S. in Strategic Communications with Nonprofit Certificate online program. Graduate ready to apply strategies and principles of communication through digital media and other evolving methods of communication to achieve positive results.

Coursework is 100% online and helps you develop the applied knowledge and best practices essential to thrive in public and nonprofit businesses, as well as in companies that collaborate with altruistic organizations. Use this strategic communications with nonprofit certificate online undergraduate program to advance in your current career or to pivot into the rewarding sector of not-for-profit agencies.

In addition, students who have completed 60 undergraduate credit hours are eligible to take up to 12 graduate-level credit hours toward the MS in Strategic Communications program. This accelerated pathway reduces program costs and helps students graduate faster, creating a streamlined transition from bachelor’s to master’s study.

Learn industry-relevant skills that employers seek:
  • Understand and utilize communication tools to convey messages to an organization’s public constituencies and build relationships with them
  • Utilize the components and channels unique to nonprofits to communicate its mission in the marketplace (grant-writing, fundraising, volunteer management)
  • Effectively tell not-for-profit and beneficiaries’ stories with dignity
Prepare for careers like these:
  • Nonprofit agency
  • Corporate philanthropy
  • Local or state government

All fees are included as part of the total tuition.

Bachelor of Science in Digital Technology & Design with a Concentration in Artificial Intelligence

Transfer Credits: Up to 90 hours  |  Credit Hours: 120  |  Tuition: $292 per credit hour

Apply by: 4/27/26  |  Start class: 5/11/26

Develop career-advancing expertise in computer learning. This artificial intelligence program gives you experience with the developmental side of digital business and prepares you to identify emerging industry trends.

Curriculum for this program explores Python programming, cloud deployments and programmer-written functions. All coursework can be accessed 100% online, and our flexible academic calendar allows you to learn on your time.

Future-proof your career by earning a sought-after degree that provides the foundation for a career in AI.

Learn industry-relevant skills that employers seek:
  • Computer science
  • Java/JavaScript
  • Agile methodology
  • Python programing language
Prepare for a broad range of professional roles, including:
  • Machine Learning/AI Associate
  • Data Scientist
  • Data Analyst
  • AI Developer
  • Machine Learning Implementation

All fees are included as part of the total tuition.

Bachelor of Science in Digital Technology & Design with a Concentration in Cloud Computing & Cybersecurity

Transfer Credits: Up to 90 hours  |  Credit Hours: 120  |  Tuition: $292 per credit hour

Apply by: 4/27/26  |  Start class: 5/11/26

Gain the experience to prevent data breaches with the online B.S. in Digital Tech & Design – Cloud Computing & Cybersecurity Design program. Coursework for this program develops your skill with enhanced security standards and cloud computing policies.

Increase your expertise with internet security solutions and cloud infrastructure. Explore industry trends in cybersecurity risk management so that you can add value to any organization.

Earn your degree faster by transferring up to 90 credit hours and graduate equipped with a career-advancing professional portfolio.

Learn industry-relevant skills that employers seek:
  • Computer science
  • Java/JavaScript
  • Agile methodology
  • Python programing language
Prepare for a broad range of professional roles, including:
  • Security Engineer
  • Systems Administrator
  • Information Security Analyst
  • Cybersecurity Architect or Analyst
  • Security Software Developer

All fees are included as part of the total tuition.

Bachelor of Science in Digital Technology & Design with a concentration in Animation & Motion Graphics

Transfer Credits: Up to 90 hours  |  Credit Hours: 120  |  Tuition: $292 per credit hour

Apply by: 4/27/26  |  Start class: 5/11/26

This B.S. in Digital Technology & Design – Animation & Motion Graphics program expands your artistic abilities by exploring 2D and 3D visual effects, motion graphics, and digital illustration. In addition to growing your creative talents, you will also build your acumen in communication, creative writing and psychology.

Gain experience in program writing, digital design software, project management of digital design plans and implementation of design principles. You will graduate with a portfolio that synthesizes your programming and design skillset, showcasing your potential as a digital animation trendsetter.

Learn industry-relevant skills that employers seek:
  • Digital illustration
  • Graphic design
  • 3D content creation
  • Game design asset creation
  • Digital design project management
Prepare for careers such as:
  • Animator
  • Graphic Designer
  • Digital Illustrator
  • Multimedia Specialist
  • VFX Artist
  • Medical Illustrator

All fees are included as part of the total tuition.

Bachelor of Science in Digital Technology & Design with a Concentration in Graphic Communications

Transfer Credits: Up to 90 hours  |  Credit Hours: 120  |  Tuition: $292 per credit hour

Apply by: 4/27/26  |  Start class: 5/11/26

Shape the future of communication with an A-State online B.S. in Digital Technology & Design that combines creativity and computer science. With this degree in hand, you will be prepared for new and emerging roles in agency, marketing, design and digital fields.

In this online bachelor's program, you will learn to create interactive solutions that leave a lasting impression. Combine your knowledge of printing and press, user interface, 3D graphics, and mobile applications to establish a solid background in integrated multimedia production—so important in this ever-changing digital landscape.

Graduate with a professional portfolio of work that showcases your career-related capabilities and accomplishments.

Gain the knowledge and industry-relevant skills employers seek:
  • Digital prepress
  • Magazine layout
Prepare for a broad range of professional roles, including:
  • Graphic Communications Specialist
  • Desktop Publisher
  • Interactive Media Developer

All fees are included as part of the total tuition.

Bachelor of Science in Digital Technology & Design with a Concentration in Social Media

Transfer Credits: Up to 90 hours  |  Credit Hours: 120  |  Tuition: $292 per credit hour

Apply by: 4/27/26  |  Start class: 5/11/26

Prepare for careers highlighting purposeful strategic communication. Become an effective communicator, strategic planner or channel developer, roles that are important in a complex, global digital society.

Acquire skills such as multimedia production, user experience design, 3D digital and game design, front-end web development, and more in management, public relations, marketing or advertising environments. The latest technologies will be front and center for you to explore, so you can create effective integrated marketing communications strategies.

Upon graduation, you will have a professional portfolio of work—perfect for prospective employers—that showcases all your career-related capabilities and accomplishments gained from this online bachelor's program.

Gain the knowledge and industry-relevant skills employers seek:
  • Search engine marketing (SEM)
  • Search engine optimization (SEO)
  • Social media marketing
  • Print design
  • Web design
Prepare for a broad range of professional roles, including:
  • Digital Strategist
  • Social Media Specialist
  • Advertising Manager
  • Product Manager
  • Mobile App Developer
  • Front-End Developer
  • UX/UI Designer
  • Graphic Designer

All fees are included as part of the total tuition.

Bachelor of Science in Digital Technology & Design with a Concentration in Game Design

Transfer Credits: Up to 90 hours  |  Credit Hours: 120  |  Tuition: $292 per credit hour

Apply by: 4/27/26  |  Start class: 5/11/26

Get your career in the game with a B.S. in Digital Technology & Design – Game Design online from Arkansas State University. Our Game Design track equips you with in-demand skills needed to be successful in various genres in the online game industry.

Our online curriculum offers you the chance to earn your college degree in a program that is rigorous, collaborative and fun. You will gain top gaming skills by experience, creating real 2D and 3D board or card games. Throughout your studies, you will also benefit from the industry insights our expert professors offer you. Culminate your program experience by participating in action-packed game jams where you will team up with fellow students and engage in friendly competition for real, hands-on learning.

Plus, you will graduate with a professional portfolio of work that showcases your career-related capabilities and accomplishments.

Gain these in-demand skills:
  • Game design, development and analysis
  • 2D animation and graphics
  • Digital 3D animation content creation
Land these top jobs:
  • Video Game Designer
  • Multimedia Designer/Animator
  • Artist/Illustrator

All fees are included as part of the total tuition.

Bachelor of Science in Digital Technology & Design with a Concentration in Mobile App Development

Transfer Credits: Up to 90 hours  |  Credit Hours: 120  |  Tuition: $292 per credit hour

Apply by: 4/27/26  |  Start class: 5/11/26

Be ready for a professional role in the mobile application field with our B.S. in Digital Technology & Design – Mobile App Development online program. Gain in-depth coding and design knowledge on various mobile platforms that will prepare you for a career at software companies, IT firms and more.

With innovative technologies emerging rapidly, the mobile app development field is constantly evolving with plenty of room for new, bright ideas. This A-State bachelor's program provides the opportunity for you to gain the skills you need to successfully step into this field. Our hands-on curriculum focuses your studies on actual applications. You will culminate your program experience by developing a real-world mobile app on the iOS platform, ready to be launched in an app store.

Plus, you will graduate with a professional portfolio of work that showcases your career-related capabilities and accomplishments.

Gain these in-demand skills:
  • Swift programming language
  • Xcode software
  • Rapid prototyping
  • User experience and user interface strategies
Graduates of this online program will be prepared for the following roles:
  • Mobile Applications Developer
  • Software Developer
  • Web Developer

All fees are included as part of the total tuition.

Bachelor of Science in Digital Technology & Design with a Concentration in Web Design

Transfer Credits: Up to 90 hours  |  Credit Hours: 120  |  Tuition: $292 per credit hour

Apply by: 4/27/26  |  Start class: 5/11/26

Our B.S. in Digital Technology & Design – Web Design online degree prepares you for top professional roles in the rapidly growing digital world. Let industry experts share with you the essentials of interactive elements and cutting-edge technologies to create intuitive, visually appealing web designs from start to finish.

Web designers are employed in a variety of industries, from e-commerce and video gaming to publishing and manufacturing. In this online bachelor's program, you will gain career-ready abilities centered on creating, developing and testing websites, apps and other emerging digital products.

Plus, you will graduate with a professional portfolio of work that showcases your career-related capabilities and accomplishments.

Gain these in-demand skills:
  • HTML, CSS and JavaScript front-end web development languages
  • Swift programming language for building an iOS app
  • UI design aesthetics
  • UX functionality
Land a job in one of these top fields:
  • Front End Web Developer
  • Web Designer
  • UI/UX Developer
  • Software Interface Designer

All fees are included as part of the total tuition.

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Affordable tuition


Only $292 per credit hour. Financial aid available to those who qualify.

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Courses are carefully designed to maximize your communication with professors and fellow students.

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Start when you are ready. Choose from our multiple start dates all year long.

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Learn whenever it fits your schedule with our convenient, flexible, 100% online format.

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I realized that for me to continue to excel in my profession, the bachelor’s degree was an important piece.

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