Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 66.9%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 65.9%
- Retention Rate
- 87.7%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $59,979
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $19,620
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 19:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 65.6%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $208/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics. | Doctoral | $123,527 | |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Doctoral | $117,473 | $129,884 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | $103,746 | $74,625 |
| Engineering-Related Fields. | Master | $103,078 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $92,743 | $41,000 |
| Physics. | Master | $88,195 | |
| Chemistry. | Doctoral | $84,653 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Master | $83,388 | $20,500 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $80,152 | |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $79,199 | $22,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master | $75,518 | $40,150 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $74,953 | $41,000 |
| Engineering-Related Fields. | Bachelor | $73,215 | $24,777 |
| Mining and Mineral Engineering. | Bachelor | $73,035 | $11,000 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $72,699 | $21,000 |
Outcomes Overview
Arizona graduates earn a median of $59,979 ten years after graduation, which puts them ahead of many state school peers. With median debt of $19,620, graduates face a debt-to-earnings ratio of about 33%, which is quite manageable. Monthly loan payments of $208 represent roughly 4% of typical graduate income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The university's strong business, engineering, and astronomy programs help explain these solid earnings figures. Arizona's location in a growing Sun Belt economy also creates good job opportunities for graduates. With an employment rate of 94.6% and reasonable debt levels relative to earnings, Arizona offers a strong return on investment for most students.