University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ arizona.edu 40,769 students

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 in dataset

Earnings

$44,793

Average graduate, 1 yr after

Outlook

50/100

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

Tuition

$13,626

In-state sticker price

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

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. University of Arizona's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 26% of students receive Pell Grants; 27% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025

Income Bracket	Avg Net Price	4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K	$12,043	$48,172
$30K – $48K	$13,789	$55,156
$48K – $75K	$15,497	$61,988
$75K – $110K	$20,124	$80,496
$110K+	$20,936	$83,744
Sticker price (no aid)	$13,626	$54,504

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at University of Arizona

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

Degree Program	DW Score	1-yr Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Computer Science Compare across schools →	88	$86,040/yr	Very High	20.2x
Finance Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools →	85	$66,427/yr	Very High	18.5x
Nursing Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools →	84	$78,168/yr	High	14.7x
Accounting Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools →	82	$60,659/yr	Very High	15.9x
Information Sciences 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 Engineering Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 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 & Mineral Engineering 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 Economics 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 Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →	71	$50,924/yr	High	12.1x
Management Information Systems Management Information Systems and Services Compare across schools →	70	$67,550/yr	Very High	16.0x
Aerospace Engineering Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering Compare across schools →	70	$57,456/yr	High	18.0x
Mathematics Compare across schools →	68	$54,781/yr	Very High	13.9x
Human Resources Human Resources Management and Services Compare across schools →	68	$53,971/yr	High	13.1x
Agricultural Business 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 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools →	59	$46,172/yr	High	7.9x
Industrial Engineering Compare across schools →	57	$72,440/yr	High	12.3x
Subject-Area Teaching Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Compare across schools →	57	$44,450/yr	High	7.7x
Public Policy Public Administration Compare across schools →	57	$39,136/yr	High	9.5x
Software Development 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
Urban & Regional Planning 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 Political Science and Government Compare across schools →	52	$36,193/yr	Very High	10.8x
Microbiology & Immunology 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 Technology Studies 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 Biology, General Compare across schools →	46	$37,020/yr	High	10.1x
Human Development & Family Studies Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Compare across schools →	45	$36,445/yr	High	7.7x
Architectural Sciences and Technology Compare across schools →	44	$47,255/yr	High	7.7x
Geosciences Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Compare across schools →	44	$38,617/yr	High	11.2x
Mental Health Services Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Compare across schools →	44	$37,992/yr	Moderate	7.6x
Biochemistry Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology Compare across schools →	44	$35,607/yr	High	11.7x
Cell Biology 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 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 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 Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 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 Research Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Compare across schools →	34	$26,457/yr	High	7.9x
English English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools →	32	$32,155/yr	Very High	7.9x
Pre-Veterinary Studies Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs Compare across schools →	32	$30,988/yr	High	9.5x
Neuroscience Neurobiology and Neurosciences Compare across schools →	32	$25,460/yr	High	10.6x
Communication Disorders Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Compare across schools →	31	$24,044/yr	High	9.9x
Fine Arts Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools →	30	$30,683/yr	Moderate	5.7x
Film & Photography 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 Research Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools →	28	$30,645/yr	High	7.6x
Rhetoric & Writing Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies Compare across schools →	25	$26,715/yr	Very High	7.8x
International Studies International/Global Studies Compare across schools →	24	$27,416/yr	Moderate	8.3x
Ethnic & Cultural Studies Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies Compare across schools →	22	$26,875/yr	Very High	7.4x
Theater & Drama 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