Outcomes-based program rankings.
Program outcomes at Arizona State University vary significantly by field of study. The rankings below evaluate programs based on graduate earnings, debt levels, and return on investment—not prestige or reputation.
Analyzing 93 programs with available earnings data.
These highlights surface programs that stand out across earnings, national ranking, and enrollment size.
#2 nationally
$53K median earnings
This bar shows the range of median earnings across all majors at this school.
The tables below compare programs in each category by earnings, rank, debt, and cohort size.
These sections represent the complete set of ranked undergraduate programs at Arizona State University Campus Immersion.
Arizona State University's engineering programs deliver strong post-graduation earnings with Computer Science leading at $99,911 annually. Electrical Engineering ($92,588) and Mechanical Engineering ($87,715) also demonstrate solid career outcomes.
These programs rank highly nationally, with Electrical Engineering at #25 and Mechanical Engineering at #28, indicating academic excellence alongside market value. Engineering graduates typically see excellent debt affordability ratings with payments under 8% of discretionary income.
This group is well-suited for students seeking technical careers with strong earning potential and manageable debt burdens.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Program outcomes reflect labor market results for bachelor's degree holders working full-time ten years after enrollment. Rankings consider graduates' median earnings relative to peers in the same field nationally, not institutional prestige or academic reputation. Data comes from federal College Scorecard records, which require minimum cohort sizes for privacy protection. Earnings and debt figures represent actual graduates' experiences rather than institutional promises or estimates. Value scores combine earnings performance with debt levels to identify programs offering strong return on educational investment. These outcomes help students understand likely career prospects by field, though individual results will vary based on career choices, additional education, and market conditions.
Median earnings 10 years post-enrollment
Debt burden relative to earnings
Institutional contribution to outcomes
recent graduates
| Computer Engineering, General. |
| #23 |
| $101,600★ |
| $19,084 |
| 118 |
| Computer Science. | #54 | $99,911 | $22,804 | 463 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering. | #27 | $92,588 | $29,159 | 218 |
| Chemical Engineering, Other. | #9 | $92,357 | $18,305 | 164 |
| Applied Engineering. | #6 | $92,058 | $45,200 | 192 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | #29 | $87,715 | $23,486 | 265 |
| Artificial Intelligence. | #68 | $87,406 | $28,651 | 170 |
| Industrial Engineering. | #24 | $86,497 | — | 115 |
| Engineering Design. | #6 | $84,356 | — | 36 |
| Materials Engineering. | #15 | $84,175 | — | 31 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General. | #26 | $83,636 | $19,729 | 88 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering. | #22 | $81,531 | $19,002 | 123 |
| Civil Engineering, General. | #29 | $79,867 | $30,044 | 206 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. | #20 | $78,253 | $31,517 | 114 |
| Construction Engineering. | #9 | $74,445 | — | 20 |
| Manufacturing Engineering.Small sample | #9 | $74,119 | — | 17 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other. | — | $69,006 | — | 20 |
| Computer Support Specialist. | #17 | $61,985 | $17,790 | 101 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering. | #38 | $43,128 | — | 28 |
Business programs represent Arizona State University's largest and most diverse offerings, with exceptional national rankings including Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services ranking #4 nationally. Business Administration ($70,685), Banking and Financial Support Services ($75,397), and Digital Marketing ($68,619) all demonstrate strong earnings outcomes.
Applied Economics provides solid career preparation at $65,899. Cohort sizes range from 273 to 1,101 students, reflecting substantial enrollment demand.
Most business programs achieve excellent affordability ratings with debt payments manageable relative to post-graduation income. This group serves students seeking versatile career preparation with strong market outcomes.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actuarial Science. | #2 | $104,448★ | $27,595 | 144 |
| Banking and Financial Support Services. | #54 | $75,397 | $31,358 | 375 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. | #67 | $71,050 | $24,173 | 271 |
| Business Administration and Management, General. | #53 | $70,685 | $29,302 | 623 |
| Digital Marketing. | #22 | $68,619 | $28,989 | 308 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | #5 | $60,747 | $36,851 | 1,101 |
| Brewery/Brewpub Operations/Management. | #55 | $47,629 | $52,689 | 45 |
| International Business. | #47 | $45,094 | — | 52 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other. | #27 | $38,289 | — | 78 |
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing produces strong career outcomes with graduates earning $79,786 annually, ranking #65 nationally and #2 in Arizona. The program serves 290 graduates with excellent debt affordability ratings, reflecting the strong earning potential in healthcare careers.
Nursing demonstrates the healthcare sector's ability to provide both meaningful career paths and financial stability. This program is well-suited for students seeking healthcare careers with immediate post-graduation earning potential and job market stability.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing. | #64 | $79,786★ | $25,213 | 407 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other. | #6 | $46,969 | $22,120 | 231 |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist. | #97 | $45,557 | $23,167 | 81 |
| Clinical Research Coordinator. | #72 | $41,117 | — | 28 |
| Behavioral Aspects of Health. | #72 | $41,061 | $28,602 | 83 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | #71 | $37,967 | $44,789 | 65 |
Biology represents Arizona State University's primary science offering with 832 graduates earning $46,169 annually. While earnings are moderate compared to technical fields, Biology ranks #1 in Arizona and maintains solid value performance.
The program demonstrates good debt affordability with extended payoff timelines but manageable burden levels. This field typically serves students planning graduate study or careers in research, healthcare, or education where initial earnings may be supplemented by advanced degrees or specialized training.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science Technologies/Technicians, Other. | #3 | $66,007★ | — | 68 |
| Algebra and Number Theory. | #83 | $64,265 | $30,408 | 128 |
| Acoustics. | #33 | $61,960 | $21,163 | 57 |
| Applied Mathematics, General. | #29 | $58,263 | — | 62 |
| Immunology. | #8 | $54,963 | — | 69 |
| Physical Sciences, General. | #2 | $52,946 | — | 49 |
| Analytical Chemistry. | #88 | $49,784 | — | 83 |
| Mathematical Statistics and Probability. | #41 | $49,427 | — | 20 |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. | #29 | $48,808 | $16,855 | 234 |
| Biology, General. | #134 | $46,169 | $25,206 | 832 |
Psychology General serves 709 graduates with earnings of $45,403, ranking #1 in Arizona despite moderate national placement at #107. American Government and Politics graduates earn $56,373 with solid value performance.
These programs typically show good debt affordability with extended payoff timelines. Social science fields often serve as preparation for graduate study, public service careers, or roles where advanced degrees enhance earning potential beyond the bachelor's level outcomes shown here.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Economics. | #107 | $65,899★ | $29,943 | 273 |
| Education Policy Analysis. | #9 | $59,533 | $25,826 | 89 |
| American Government and Politics (United States). | #86 | $56,373 | $29,992 | 361 |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography. | #20 | $50,447 | — | 106 |
| Applied/Public Sociology. | #127 | $45,928 | $33,240 | 170 |
| Psychology, General. | #113 | $45,403 | $25,692 | 709 |
| Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods.Small sample | — | $44,468 | — | 5 |
| Forensic Social Work. | #87 | $43,773 | $25,188 | 201 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy. | #5 | $43,160 | — | 53 |
| Anthropology, General. | #38 | $42,388 | $28,220 | 79 |
Communication and Media Studies serves 432 graduates earning $52,664 annually, ranking #52 nationally and #2 in Arizona. The program demonstrates solid value performance with a score of 80.0.
Communications graduates typically achieve good debt affordability with standard payoff timelines. This field provides versatile career preparation for media, marketing, corporate communications, and public relations roles, with earnings that support reasonable debt repayment.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects. | #4 | $53,609★ | — | 101 |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other. | #53 | $52,664 | $33,312 | 469 |
| Broadcast Journalism. | #29 | $51,112 | $48,132 | 194 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia. | #43 | $35,981 | $24,000 | 140 |
| Advertising. | #85 | $31,093 | $69,436 | 92 |
Humanities & Arts graduates earn 43K on average, with 2 programs ranking in the national Top 10.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Writing. | #4 | $63,308★ | — | 48 |
| General Studies. | #11 | $57,628 | $17,872 | 342 |
| Commercial Photography. | #14 | $56,707 | $32,770 | 180 |
| Applied and Professional Ethics. | #28 | $48,225 | — | 48 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | #94 | $43,261 | $25,549 | 204 |
| American History (United States). | #105 | $42,745 | $16,439 | 115 |
| Digital Arts. | #13 | $42,387 | — | 26 |
| Ballet. | #4 | $40,846 | — | 27 |
| Catalan Language and Literature. | #118 | $40,840 | — | 48 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production. | #31 | $37,975 | $36,183 | 149 |
| Acting. | #15 | $36,418 | — | 57 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation. | #74 | $36,271 | $22,940 | 177 |
| Chinese Language and Literature.Small sample | #23 | $32,390 | — | 18 |
| Brass Instruments. | #83 | $29,892 | — | 60 |
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching ranks exceptionally well at #25 nationally with 458 graduates earning $46,539. The program achieves an outstanding value score of 89.0, indicating excellent return on educational investment.
Education programs typically show good debt affordability with extended payoff timelines reflecting the public service nature of teaching careers. This program serves students committed to adult education and training roles where career satisfaction may supplement financial outcomes.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education/Teaching of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed. | #28 | $47,304★ | — | 83 |
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching. | #27 | $46,539 | $18,241 | 458 |
| Education, Other. | #5 | $40,490 | $40,468 | 99 |
| Agricultural Teacher Education.Small sample | #155 | $39,369 | — | 14 |
Environmental Science. leads agriculture & environment with 48K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Science. | #59 | $47,977 | $21,000 | 105 |
Corrections Administration graduates 372 students with earnings of $49,826, ranking #70 nationally and #1 in Arizona. The program demonstrates good debt affordability with standard payoff timelines.
Criminal justice careers often provide job security and public service opportunities, with earning potential that may increase through career advancement and specialized training. This field serves students committed to public safety and justice system careers.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corrections Administration. | #72 | $49,826 | $30,799 | 372 |
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies ranks #15 nationally with 447 graduates earning $55,247, demonstrating strong performance in flexible program design. The program achieves an excellent value score of 83.5, indicating effective career preparation across multiple fields.
Exercise Science and Kinesiology serves 360 graduates with more moderate earnings at $42,723, reflecting the varied career paths within health and fitness industries. These programs offer good debt affordability for students seeking interdisciplinary preparation.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Design. | #15 | $60,279★ | — | 54 |
| Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General. | #13 | $59,236 | $61,808 | 102 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | #18 | $55,247 | $31,648 | 447 |
| Landscape Architecture. | #14 | $54,035 | — | 26 |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning. | #5 | $52,445 | $51,597 | 80 |
| Legal Studies. | #11 | $51,748 | $36,855 | 96 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies. | #18 | $49,007 | — | 25 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, Other. | #13 | $44,668 | $21,460 | 139 |
| International/Globalization Studies. | #34 | $44,539 | $33,616 | 115 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology. | #127 | $42,723 | $36,969 | 360 |
| Consumer Economics. | #9 | $41,981 | $31,245 | 189 |
| African-American/Black Studies. | #51 | $41,617 | — | 23 |
| Science, Technology and Society.Small sample | #8 | $39,993 | — | 19 |
| Environmental Design, Other. | #8 | $37,226 | $38,038 | 83 |
Resources, cohort size, and graduation rates
Trajectory from early to mid-career
Why rankings may differ by program: A university's nursing program and business program can have entirely different outcome profiles. Our methodology surfaces these differences so you can evaluate programs — not just institutions.
