University of Arizona — Tucson, AZ

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

at University of Arizona · Tucson, AZ

Below Average

Think twice

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $22,343/yr starting out
⏱Not enough data to estimate payoff time
$Students on financial aid pay about $16,674/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $73,846 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$29,423/yr

Starting Salary

$22,343

Finish Rate

67.5%

Household Income

$29,423/yr

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

Students on financial aid pay $16,674/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $12,749/yr)

4 Years Total

$117,692

Typical Debt

$19,620

Interest You'd Owe

+$7,150

What You'd Really Pay

$73,846

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

You'd earn (with degree)$223,430

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$73,846

Salary Boost

+-26%

Ahead After 10 Years

$149,584

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost22.4/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed0/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost0/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate10.1/15

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.