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Finance and Financial Management Services at University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $66,427/yr (20% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (55% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (622,100 openings/yr)

ROI 16.9x earnings multiple (5.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #11 of 431 Finance and Financial Management Services programs Top 5%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Finance and Financial Management Services graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$979K	$919K	$779K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	18.0x	16.9x	14.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.0x	5.6x	4.7x
Probability of Field Employment	69%	61%	44%
DegreeOutlook Score	86	85	83

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 (5.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$63,840

-17% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,500

3.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$106,340

60% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Arizona's Finance and Financial Management Services graduates start at $66,427/yr — above the $55,340 national average, though not by a wide margin.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 16.9x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Finance and Financial Management Services programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Finance and Financial Management Services's typical career paths, with 55% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 20% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $19,500 in median debt clears quickly against $66,427 in annual earnings.

At #11 of 431 nationally, this is a top-5% Finance and Financial Management Services program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Five-year earnings of $106,340 show a 60% jump from the $66,427 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of Arizona

A 86% acceptance rate means University of Arizona is accessible to most applicants, serving a student body of 40,769 in Tucson, AZ.

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Top Career Paths

Chief executives $206,420/yr

Financial managers $161,700/yr

Financial risk specialists $106,000/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Finance and Financial Management Services at University of Arizona?

This program scores 85/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Finance and Financial Management Services nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

Will AI replace Finance and Financial Management Services careers?

With 55% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $779,138 in decade earnings vs $979,165 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes University of Arizona's Finance and Financial Management Services program stand out?

Ranked #11 of 431 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 →