# University of Arizona: Systems Engineering (bachelor's)

Tucson, AZ. IPEDS 104179, CIP 14.27. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-arizona/majors/systems-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $76,660
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $100,468 (U.S. median for this major: $114,815 across 11 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $18,250 (U.S. median $20,000)
- Rank in AZ: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$14,347

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.29 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $100,468 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

## Systems Engineering at AZ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona | $100,468 | $18,250 | $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
- 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
- Database Architects (SOC 15-1243): median wage $111,510 Tucson, AZ, $156,100 AZ, $139,500 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.4% 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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