University of Arizona — Tucson, AZ

Communication and Media Studies

at University of Arizona · Tucson, AZ

Strong Value

Solid pick

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $41,289/yr starting out — that's 38% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 6.3 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $15,960/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $70,990 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$28,543/yr

Starting Salary

$41,289

Finish Rate

65.9%

$28,543/yr

Full sticker price — tuition, housing, and fees before any aid

Students on financial aid pay $15,960/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $12,583/yr)

4 Years Total

$114,172

Typical Debt

$19,620

Interest You'd Owe

+$7,150

What You'd Really Pay

$70,990

That's about $223/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$412,890

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$70,990

Pays for Itself In

6.3 yrs

Salary Boost

+38%

Ahead After 10 Years

$341,900

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost40/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed19/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost5/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate9.9/15

Will you actually finish?

Data from the U.S. Department of Education. Salaries are what recent grads typically earn — yours could be higher or lower.

Costs can change. These numbers don't adjust for where you live, and only cover students who used federal financial aid. Not financial advice.