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University of Arizona

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The University of Arizona's main campus is located in the heart of Tucson, set against the backdrop of the Sonoran Desert. Students enjoy a vibrant campus culture, with a strong emphasis on research and academics, particularly in fields like optical sciences and medicine. As a major research institution, the university offers unique opportunities for students to engage in cutting-edge projects, and its athletic programs are now part of the Big 12 Conference.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$44,793/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

50/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$13,626/yr

Out-of-state: $41,095/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 26% of students receive Pell Grants and 27% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$12,043	$48,172	9.3x
$30K – $48K	$13,789	$55,156	8.1x
$48K – $75K	$15,497	$61,988	7.2x
$75K – $110K	$20,124	$80,496	5.6x
$110K+	$20,936	$83,744	5.3x
Sticker price (no aid)	$13,626	$54,504	8.2x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at University of Arizona

71 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Computer Science Compare across schools	88	$86,040/yr	Very High	20.2x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	85	$66,427/yr	Very High	18.5x
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	84	$78,168/yr	High	14.7x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	82	$60,659/yr	Very High	15.9x
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	77	$49,392/yr	Very High	14.9x
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations Compare across schools	76	$64,211/yr	High	14.5x
Electrical Compare across schools	75	$82,864/yr	Very High	18.3x
Systems Engineering Compare across schools	73	$76,660/yr	Very High	18.1x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	73	$75,211/yr	Very High	16.6x
Mining and Mineral Engineering Compare across schools	72	$86,924/yr	High	17.9x
Chemical Engineering Compare across schools	71	$73,479/yr	High	16.6x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools	71	$69,655/yr	High	15.3x
Business/Managerial Economics Compare across schools	71	$56,114/yr	Very High	18.0x
Marketing Compare across schools	71	$55,066/yr	Very High	15.5x
Business Administration Compare across schools	71	$50,924/yr	High	12.1x
Management Information Systems and Services Compare across schools	70	$67,550/yr	Very High	16.0x
Aerospace Compare across schools	70	$57,456/yr	High	18.0x
Mathematics Compare across schools	68	$54,781/yr	Very High	13.9x
Human Resources Management and Services Compare across schools	68	$53,971/yr	High	13.1x
Agricultural Business and Management Compare across schools	67	$48,800/yr	High	12.7x
Economics Compare across schools	67	$47,908/yr	Very High	11.8x
Chemistry Compare across schools	62	$43,013/yr	High	12.6x
Engineering-Related Fields Compare across schools	59	$75,109/yr	High	12.8x
Architecture Compare across schools	59	$55,109/yr	High	12.0x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	59	$46,172/yr	High	7.9x
Industrial Engineering Compare across schools	57	$72,440/yr	High	12.3x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	57	$44,450/yr	High	7.7x
Public Administration Compare across schools	57	$39,136/yr	High	9.5x
Computer Software and Media Applications Compare across schools	54	$44,645/yr	Very High	7.2x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	53	$42,993/yr	High	12.1x
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning Compare across schools	53	$40,037/yr	High	14.8x
Public Health Compare across schools	52	$40,005/yr	High	9.7x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	52	$36,193/yr	Very High	10.8x
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology Compare across schools	51	$42,433/yr	High	9.0x
Homeland Security Compare across schools	48	$34,103/yr	Moderate	10.1x
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other Compare across schools	47	$48,334/yr	High	9.9x
Geography and Cartography Compare across schools	47	$42,829/yr	High	8.3x
Biology, General Compare across schools	46	$37,020/yr	High	10.1x
Human Development & Family Studies Compare across schools	45	$36,445/yr	High	7.7x
Architectural Sciences and Technology Compare across schools	44	$47,255/yr	High	7.7x
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Compare across schools	44	$38,617/yr	High	11.2x
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Compare across schools	44	$37,992/yr	Moderate	7.6x
Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology Compare across schools	44	$35,607/yr	High	11.7x
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences Compare across schools	43	$33,741/yr	High	11.1x
Journalism Compare across schools	41	$36,521/yr	Very High	9.9x
Animal Sciences Compare across schools	40	$35,996/yr	High	8.6x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	40	$33,699/yr	High	8.5x
Sociology Compare across schools	38	$34,671/yr	High	7.9x
History Compare across schools	38	$30,592/yr	High	8.0x
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences Compare across schools	37	$28,435/yr	High	11.1x
Anthropology Compare across schools	36	$33,094/yr	High	7.4x
Philosophy Compare across schools	35	$34,289/yr	Very High	9.5x
Nutrition Sciences Compare across schools	35	$31,950/yr	High	9.3x
Romance Languages & Literatures Compare across schools	34	$34,484/yr	Very High	7.7x
Research and Experimental Psychology Compare across schools	34	$28,494/yr	High	4.2x
Educational Assessment Compare across schools	34	$26,457/yr	High	7.9x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	32	$32,155/yr	Very High	7.9x
Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs Compare across schools	32	$30,988/yr	High	9.5x
Neurobiology and Neurosciences Compare across schools	32	$25,460/yr	High	10.6x
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Compare across schools	31	$24,044/yr	High	9.9x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	30	$30,683/yr	Moderate	5.7x
Film/Video and Photographic Arts Compare across schools	30	$26,054/yr	High	9.2x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools	29	$35,023/yr	High	7.5x
Area Studies Compare across schools	28	$31,480/yr	Very High	8.6x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools	28	$30,645/yr	High	7.6x
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies Compare across schools	25	$26,715/yr	Very High	7.8x
International/Global Studies Compare across schools	24	$27,416/yr	Moderate	8.3x
Ethnic & Cultural Minority Compare across schools	22	$26,875/yr	Very High	7.4x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools	22	$26,048/yr	Moderate	4.4x
Music Compare across schools	22	$17,293/yr	High	6.2x
Dance Compare across schools	20	$24,826/yr	Low	3.6x

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