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

Tucson, AZ. IPEDS 104179, CIP 44.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-arizona/majors/public-administration

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $39,136
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $64,953 (U.S. median for this major: $61,551 across 44 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,000 (U.S. median $21,686)
- Rank in AZ: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,402

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.29 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $64,953 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 | 2.0 years |
| 30-48k | $14,984 | $64,281 | 2.3 years |
| 48-75k | $16,051 | $68,859 | 2.4 years |
| 75-110k | $19,777 | $84,843 | 3.0 years |
| 110k+ | $22,307 | $95,697 | 3.4 years |

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

## Public Administration at AZ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona | $64,953 | $21,000 | $16,674 | 68% |
| Northern Arizona University | $52,834 | not reported | $14,158 | 61% |

## Careers
- 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
- Construction Managers (SOC 11-9021): median wage $98,740 Tucson, AZ, $114,680 AZ, $114,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.1% by 2035
- Social and Community Service Managers (SOC 11-9151): median wage $74,260 Tucson, AZ, $77,550 AZ, $80,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% 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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