# University of Arizona: Business Administration (bachelor's)

Tucson, AZ. IPEDS 104179, CIP 52.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-arizona/majors/business-administration

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $50,924
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $77,951 (U.S. median for this major: $64,798 across 1104 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,112 (U.S. median $25,808)
- Rank in AZ: 3 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AZ median for this major (7 colleges, $77,951): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$13,153

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.29 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $77,951 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AZ (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,353 | $57,284 | 1.4 years |
| 30-48k | $14,984 | $64,281 | 1.6 years |
| 48-75k | $16,051 | $68,859 | 1.7 years |
| 75-110k | $19,777 | $84,843 | 2.1 years |
| 110k+ | $22,307 | $95,697 | 2.3 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Business Administration at AZ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | $83,749 | $20,508 | $40,287 | 68% |
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion | $82,535 | $22,000 | $14,967 | 68% |
| University of Arizona | $77,951 | $24,112 | $16,674 | 68% |
| Northern Arizona University | $66,376 | $20,500 | $14,158 | 61% |
| Ottawa University-Surprise | $64,798 | $27,000 | $33,393 | 18% |
| Arizona Christian University | $56,882 | $21,250 | $32,839 | 40% |

## Careers
- Management analyst (SOC 13-1110): median wage $84,900 Tucson, AZ, $93,310 AZ, $101,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.1% by 2035
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $83,610 Tucson, AZ, $94,800 AZ, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Project Management Specialists (SOC 13-1082): median wage $91,500 Tucson, AZ, $99,050 AZ, $102,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.7% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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