# University of Arizona: Engineering-Related Fields (bachelor's)

Tucson, AZ. IPEDS 104179, CIP 15.15. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-arizona/majors/engineering-related-fields

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $75,109
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $101,557 (U.S. median for this major: $91,035 across 33 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,777 (U.S. median $25,500)
- Rank in AZ: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AZ median for this major (3 colleges, $102,320): -$763
- Versus the U.S. median: +$10,522

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.29 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $101,557 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 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $14,984 | $64,281 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $16,051 | $68,859 | 1.1 years |
| 75-110k | $19,777 | $84,843 | 1.3 years |
| 110k+ | $22,307 | $95,697 | 1.5 years |

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

## Engineering-Related Fields at AZ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion | $102,320 | $31,000 | $14,967 | 68% |
| University of Arizona | $101,557 | $24,777 | $16,674 | 68% |

## Careers
- Industrial Engineers (SOC 17-2112): median wage $95,700 Tucson, AZ, $108,280 AZ, $102,440 U.S.; U.S. jobs 12.4% by 2035
- Industrial Production Managers (SOC 11-3051): median wage $125,810 Tucson, AZ, $124,810 AZ, $126,060 U.S.; U.S. jobs 2.6% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $159,610 Tucson, AZ, $167,480 AZ, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% 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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