Economics at University of Arizona
If you are interested in studying Economics, take a look at what University of Arizona. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Arizona is in Tucson, AZ.
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Studying Online at University of Arizona
Many students take online classes at University of Arizona. Among 56,365 students, 12,481 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 23,089 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at University of Arizona
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Arizona’s Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Arizona | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #9 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #10 of 27 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #188 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #236 of 466 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Arizona | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #9 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #10 of 27 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #188 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #236 of 466 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Arizona | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #9 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #10 of 27 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #188 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #236 of 466 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from University of Arizona
Students who complete University of Arizona’s Economics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,659 |
| 2 years | $42,667 |
| 3 years | $53,491 |
| 4 years | $62,527 |
| 5 years | $70,028 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Economics graduates from University of Arizona take home a median $62,527, compared with $66,225 for all University of Arizona graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Economics graduates from University of Arizona comes in at $19,610.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at University of Arizona
This Economics program at University of Arizona breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 109 |
| Applied Economics | 6 |
| Quantitative Economics | 14 |
| Development Economics | 8 |
Best-Paid Careers for Economics Graduates
Those who complete Economics program at University of Arizona work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.