The University of Arizona's published cost of attendance is $29,423, but need-based aid meaningfully reduces what most families pay. Low-income families see a net price of approximately $13,353, while middle-income families pay around $16,051, and higher-income families pay approximately $22,307.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $29,423 |
| Tuition and Fees | $42,278 |
| Room and Board | $16,746 |
| Books and Supplies | $600 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$12,749 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $16,674 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $13,353 |
| $30–48k | $14,984 |
| $48–75k | $16,051 |
| $75–110k | $19,777 |
| $110k+ | $22,307 |
The University of Arizona's published cost of attendance is $29,423, but need-based aid meaningfully reduces what most families pay. Low-income families see a net price of approximately $13,353, while middle-income families pay around $16,051, and higher-income families pay approximately $22,307. Azimuth ranks University of Arizona #447 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. The gap between sticker price and net price is real — understanding how net price differs from published cost is an important first step for families evaluating affordability. The University of Arizona participates in federal, state, and institutional aid programs, and families apply using the FAFSA. Need-based aid covers a meaningful share of cost for qualifying students, and the income-band spread above reflects how aid packaging shifts the actual price across different household situations. Families in the lower-income bands typically see the largest gap between sticker and net price, while higher-income families pay closer to the published cost of attendance. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $19,620, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $30,126; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $67,420, median federal debt of $19,620 projects to a monthly payment of about $222 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of University of Arizona earn median earnings of $46,200 four years after enrollment, placing University of Arizona in the 63rd percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure sits below the $47,000 median at comparable institutions (same control and size band). Graduates earn below expectations, placing the institution in the 39th percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Those figures still represent lifetime returns relative to Arizona's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $29,000, the state median earnings of working adults aged 25-34 with only a high school credential. While institution-level earnings track Arizona's regional labor market, specific programs deliver materially stronger outcomes. Azimuth ranks Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, and Administration 25th nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions, with graduates earning median earnings of $128,500 — 2.3x the national benchmark for the field. Registered Nursing, Nursing, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing also stands out, with Azimuth ranking it 44th nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions and graduates earning median earnings of $78,500 — 1.4x the benchmark. Health professions and related programs is the dominant program family, accounting for 22% of degree output, followed by business, management, marketing, and related support services at 14% and engineering at 10%. Among the most popular programs, Psychology graduates 1,000 students annually with median earnings of $32,400 four years out, while The Business Administration and Management program graduates 500 students earning median earnings of $50,300. Program choice matters considerably at University of Arizona — fields like Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering show early-career median earnings of $72,400 and $68,200 respectively, illustrating the wide variation in outcomes across the university's broad academic portfolio.
