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Engineering-Related Fields at University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $75,109/yr (8% vs median)

AI Risk High (38% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (111,400 openings/yr)

ROI 12.5x earnings multiple (4.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #18 of 31 Engineering-Related Fields programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Engineering-Related Fields graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$697K	$682K	$617K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.8x	12.5x	11.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.2x	4.2x	3.8x
Probability of Field Employment	55%	52%	41%
DegreeOutlook Score	59	59	57

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 (4.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$63,840

-17% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,777

4.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $75,109 per year, Engineering-Related Fields graduates from University of Arizona earn slightly above the $69,301 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.5x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Engineering-Related Fields programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Engineering-Related Fields's typical career paths, with 38% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 11% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $24,777 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #18 of 31 Engineering-Related Fields programs, University of Arizona falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About University of Arizona

With 86% of applicants admitted, University of Arizona prioritizes broad access, one of the larger campuses at 40,769 students in Tucson, AZ.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

Industrial production managers $121,440/yr

Engineers, all other $117,750/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Engineering-Related Fields at University of Arizona?

This program scores 59/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Engineering-Related Fields programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

Will AI replace Engineering-Related Fields careers?

With 38% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $616,712 in decade earnings vs $696,740 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →