Business Administration, Management and Operations at DeVry University-Arizona

DeVry University-Arizona's Business Administration program delivers strong earning outcomes but at a premium price that raises serious value concerns. While graduates earn $55,102 in their first year—ranking in the 83rd percentile nationally and well above the national median of $45,703—they're carrying nearly $47,000 in debt, which is almost double both the national ($26,000) and Arizona state median ($24,796) for this program.

The debt burden is the real problem here. At 0.85 times first-year earnings, graduates face one of the highest debt loads in the country (5th percentile nationally, meaning 95% of similar programs have lower debt). Within Arizona, this program ranks in the 60th percentile for earnings but trails significantly behind top state options like Arizona State ($61,117) and even University of Phoenix ($58,268). Most concerning is the complete lack of earnings growth—just 1% over four years suggests limited career advancement for graduates.

For an anxious parent, this presents a clear trade-off: your child will likely find decent employment after graduation, but they'll be saddled with excessive debt that could limit their financial flexibility for years. Given Arizona State's much higher earning potential at likely lower cost, or even University of Phoenix's better outcomes, DeVry's premium pricing appears difficult to justify unless your child has specific constraints that limit their options.