# University of Arizona: History (bachelor's)

Tucson, AZ. IPEDS 104179, CIP 54.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-arizona/majors/history

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $30,592
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $51,737 (U.S. median for this major: $50,540 across 454 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,250 (U.S. median $24,000)
- Rank in AZ: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AZ median for this major (4 colleges, $53,268): -$1,531
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,197

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.29 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $51,737 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 | 3.8 years |
| 30-48k | $14,984 | $64,281 | 4.3 years |
| 48-75k | $16,051 | $68,859 | 4.6 years |
| 75-110k | $19,777 | $84,843 | 5.6 years |
| 110k+ | $22,307 | $95,697 | 6.3 years |

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

## History at AZ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion | $54,798 | $28,513 | $14,967 | 68% |
| University of Arizona | $51,737 | $25,250 | $16,674 | 68% |
| Northern Arizona University | $45,795 | $21,250 | $14,158 | 61% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $50,940 Tucson, AZ, $58,360 AZ, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $123,010 Tucson, AZ, $124,920 AZ, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Museum Technicians and Conservators (SOC 25-4013): median wage not reported Tucson, AZ, $46,650 AZ, $51,440 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.6% 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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