# University of Arizona: Software and Media Applications (bachelor's)

Tucson, AZ. IPEDS 104179, CIP 11.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-arizona/majors/software-and-media-applications

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $44,645
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $61,892 (U.S. median for this major: $61,451 across 37 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,715 (U.S. median $23,394)
- Rank in AZ: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$441

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.29 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $61,892 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 | 2.3 years |
| 30-48k | $14,984 | $64,281 | 2.5 years |
| 48-75k | $16,051 | $68,859 | 2.7 years |
| 75-110k | $19,777 | $84,843 | 3.4 years |
| 110k+ | $22,307 | $95,697 | 3.8 years |

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

## Software and Media Applications at AZ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona | $61,892 | $22,715 | $16,674 | 68% |

## Careers
- Software Developers (SOC 15-1252): median wage $123,710 Tucson, AZ, $129,690 AZ, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $151,520 Tucson, AZ, $166,430 AZ, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $83,650 Tucson, AZ, $107,240 AZ, $120,230 U.S.; U.S. jobs 34.6% 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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