Aerospace at University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
70 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
71
Optimistic
70
Base Case
70
Pessimistic
Earnings $57,456/yr (-21% vs median)
AI Risk High (41% exposed)
Job Market Medium (25,800 openings/yr)
ROI 19.8x earnings multiple (6.6x out-of-state)
Ranked #37 of 57 Aerospace programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Aerospace graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $1,108K $1,077K $915K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 20.3x 19.8x 16.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.7x 6.6x 5.6x
Probability of Field Employment 85% 81% 61%
DegreeOutlook Score 71 70 70

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$54,504
Out-of-state: $164,380 (6.6x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$63,840
-17% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,000
4.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$103,537
80% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $57,456 per year, Aerospace graduates from University of Arizona earn below the $73,060 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The 19.8x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 41% task exposure — and the 17% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $23,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #37 out of 57 programs, University of Arizona's financial outcomes for Aerospace trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $57,456 to $103,537 over five years (80% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Arizona

With 86% of applicants admitted, University of Arizona prioritizes broad access, serving a student body of 40,769 in Tucson, AZ.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr
Aerospace engineers $134,830/yr
Engineering teachers, postsecondary $106,120/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Arizona's Aerospace program score?
A score of 70/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but University of Arizona trails the majority of Aerospace programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.
How vulnerable is Aerospace to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Aerospace careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 41% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Why are Aerospace earnings lower at University of Arizona?
Lower starting pay at University of Arizona may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →