Marketing at University of Arizona

University of Arizona marketing graduates earn $55,066 in their first year—outpacing 95% of marketing programs nationwide and ranking solidly in Arizona's top tier. While University of Phoenix edges ahead with $63,570, U of A beats ASU's campuses and every other state option, all while charging competitive debt loads around $22,000. The real story emerges four years out: earnings jump 28% to over $70,000, suggesting graduates build valuable momentum in their careers.

The debt picture looks sensible at 0.40 times first-year earnings, meaning graduates could theoretically pay off loans in under five months of gross income. Arizona employers clearly value U of A's marketing program—that 60th percentile state ranking reflects strong competition from Phoenix, but the national 95th percentile position reveals this program punches well above its weight class. For an 86% admission rate school, these outcomes are striking.

Parents should recognize what they're getting: top-tier national outcomes at accessible admissions standards and reasonable debt levels. The earnings trajectory—not just the starting salary—matters here, and the 28% growth rate indicates U of A graduates aren't stuck in entry-level roles. If your student can get in-state tuition, this represents one of Arizona's strongest returns for marketing degrees.