Median Earnings (1yr)
$59,839
5th percentile (40th in AZ)
Sample Size
455
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How University of Phoenix-Arizona graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of Phoenix-Arizona graduates earn $60k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all accounting masters programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Arizona

Accounting masters's programs at peer institutions in Arizona (6 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Phoenix-Arizona$59,839$61,463
Grand Canyon University$70,495$72,639
DeVry University-Arizona$68,141$72,954
Arizona State University Campus Immersion$65,846$75,909
University of Arizona$63,471$78,388
National Median$68,090

Other Accounting Programs in Arizona

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Arizona schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix
$17,450$70,495
DeVry University-Arizona
Phoenix
$17,488$68,141
Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe
$12,051$65,846
University of Arizona
Tucson
$13,626$63,471

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At University of Phoenix-Arizona, approximately 45% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.