University of Arizona — Tucson, AZ

Economics

at University of Arizona · Tucson, AZ

Strong Value

Solid pick

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $44,659/yr starting out — that's 49% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 5.1 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $17,125/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $75,059 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$31,018/yr

Starting Salary

$44,659

Finish Rate

70.9%

Household Income

$31,018/yr

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

Students on financial aid pay $17,125/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $13,893/yr)

4 Years Total

$124,072

Typical Debt

$18,000

Interest You'd Owe

+$6,559

What You'd Really Pay

$75,059

That's about $205/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$446,590

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$75,059

Pays for Itself In

5.1 yrs

Salary Boost

+49%

Ahead After 10 Years

$371,531

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost40/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed20.7/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost6.5/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate10.6/15

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.