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Accounting and Related Services at University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $60,659/yr (13% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (62% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (451,900 openings/yr)

ROI 15.3x earnings multiple (5.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #35 of 714 Accounting and Related Services programs Top 5%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Accounting and Related Services graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$892K	$835K	$703K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	16.4x	15.3x	12.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.4x	5.1x	4.3x
Probability of Field Employment	76%	65%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	83	82	78

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 (5.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$63,840

-17% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,550

4.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$92,207

52% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $60,659/yr, edging above the $53,724 national average for Accounting and Related Services — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 15.3x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Accounting and Related Services programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Accounting and Related Services's typical career paths, with 62% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 21% gap from the optimistic case.

At $21,550 in median debt against $60,659 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

At #35 of 714 nationally, this is a top-5% Accounting and Related Services program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Five-year earnings of $92,207 show a 52% jump from the $60,659 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of Arizona

University of Arizona has a 86% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving a student body of 40,769 in Tucson, AZ.

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Top Career Paths

Financial managers $161,700/yr

Financial risk specialists $106,000/yr

Financial and investment analysts $101,350/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Accounting and Related Services at University of Arizona?

This program scores 82/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Accounting and Related Services nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

Will AI replace Accounting and Related Services careers?

With 62% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $702,532 in decade earnings vs $891,915 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes University of Arizona's Accounting and Related Services program stand out?

Ranked #35 of 714 programs nationally, University of Arizona lands in the top 5%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

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