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Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, AZ · Public · Visit Website

Northern Arizona University's main campus is set in Flagstaff, a mountain town near the state's iconic pine forests. The university is a major research institution, particularly known for its strengths in astronomy and its close ties to the Lowell Observatory. NAU's high-altitude location makes its athletic facilities a popular training ground for elite athletes. Students can choose to study at the Flagstaff campus, online, or at various locations throughout Arizona.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$42,668/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

50/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$12,652/yr

Out-of-state: $28,900/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 30% of students receive Pell Grants and 33% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$10,333	$41,332	10.3x
$30K – $48K	$11,015	$44,060	9.7x
$48K – $75K	$14,211	$56,844	7.5x
$75K – $110K	$19,013	$76,052	5.6x
$110K+	$20,484	$81,936	5.2x
Sticker price (no aid)	$12,652	$50,608	8.4x

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 Northern Arizona University

51 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	87	$74,815/yr	Very High	22.3x
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	85	$76,782/yr	High	15.8x
Construction Management Compare across schools	82	$76,708/yr	High	18.4x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	77	$51,506/yr	Very High	14.9x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	76	$53,962/yr	Very High	13.5x
Electrical Compare across schools	74	$71,370/yr	Very High	20.3x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools	70	$66,589/yr	High	15.8x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	70	$63,252/yr	Very High	16.6x
Business Administration Compare across schools	68	$47,884/yr	High	11.9x
Management Information Systems and Services Compare across schools	64	$52,708/yr	Very High	15.1x
Environmental Health Engineering Compare across schools	62	$62,936/yr	Very High	12.9x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	62	$46,579/yr	High	9.2x
Marketing Compare across schools	62	$43,692/yr	Very High	12.8x
Mathematics Compare across schools	60	$49,588/yr	Very High	11.4x
Dental Support Services Compare across schools	59	$64,082/yr	Moderate	10.9x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	59	$45,032/yr	High	8.6x
Chemistry Compare across schools	58	$40,845/yr	High	12.1x
Computer Systems Analysis Compare across schools	56	$60,524/yr	Very High	11.0x
Business/Managerial Economics Compare across schools	56	$47,379/yr	Very High	10.7x
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology Compare across schools	56	$37,375/yr	High	13.1x
Public Health Compare across schools	55	$41,561/yr	High	10.6x
Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools	50	$37,402/yr	High	9.3x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools	48	$47,610/yr	High	8.9x
Public Relations & Advertising Compare across schools	47	$36,920/yr	High	9.8x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	47	$35,220/yr	Very High	10.0x
Criminology Compare across schools	46	$37,214/yr	High	9.6x
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other Compare across schools	45	$44,338/yr	High	10.5x
Forestry Compare across schools	45	$40,435/yr	Moderate	11.2x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools	44	$28,769/yr	Moderate	11.3x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	43	$41,491/yr	High	9.0x
Biology, General Compare across schools	43	$34,940/yr	High	10.2x
Liberal Arts and Sciences Compare across schools	42	$43,752/yr	Low	9.9x
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Compare across schools	41	$42,528/yr	High	9.1x
Social Work Compare across schools	41	$38,247/yr	Moderate	8.2x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	40	$33,844/yr	High	8.8x
Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools	39	$33,964/yr	High	9.7x
Linguistic & Comparative Compare across schools	38	$38,177/yr	Very High	6.5x
Sociology Compare across schools	38	$31,410/yr	High	9.3x
Romance Languages & Literatures Compare across schools	37	$33,901/yr	Very High	9.3x
International Relations Compare across schools	37	$29,924/yr	High	10.0x
History Compare across schools	33	$28,862/yr	High	6.9x
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Compare across schools	33	$24,578/yr	High	8.4x
Journalism Compare across schools	32	$33,710/yr	Very High	8.6x
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies Compare across schools	31	$31,672/yr	Very High	9.3x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools	31	$31,097/yr	High	8.7x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	29	$28,663/yr	Very High	8.3x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools	29	$23,043/yr	Moderate	8.7x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	28	$24,172/yr	Moderate	3.8x
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis Compare across schools	25	$21,458/yr	High	9.2x
Anthropology Compare across schools	25	$20,144/yr	High	6.9x
Film/Video and Photographic Arts Compare across schools	23	$23,418/yr	High	8.0x

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