University of Arizona — Tucson, AZ

Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering

at University of Arizona · Tucson, AZ

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The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $47,599/yr starting out — that's 59% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 4 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

$47,599

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)$475,990

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$70,990

Pays for Itself In

4 yrs

Salary Boost

+59%

Ahead After 10 Years

$405,000

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost40/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed22.2/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost7.8/20

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.