DEGREES AWARDED TO GRADUATES

DEGREES AWARDED TO GRADUATES

Arizona’s public universities play an integral role in providing our state’s educated workforce by awarding the majority of postsecondary degrees in our state. In 2015-16, the Arizona university system awarded 27,472 bachelor’s degrees and 10,995 graduate degrees....
RANKED IN EXCELLENCE

RANKED IN EXCELLENCE

Each of Arizona’s three public universities consistently stands out in prestigious rankings, demonstrating the ability of these institutions to deliver outstanding programs at scale. Here are some examples of university excellence from 2016-17:​ For the second...
GRADUATES’ EARNINGS

GRADUATES’ EARNINGS

Total earnings for graduates of Arizona’s public universities increased 46 percent from $11.1 billion in 2010 to $16.2 billion in 2015, with an estimated $1.2 billion paid in state and local taxes. Improved earnings and a strengthened tax base are tangible benefits of...
RESEARCH IMPACT

RESEARCH IMPACT

Research innovation improves lives and generates significant economic impact for Arizona – bringing in $1.1 billion in research expenditures in FY 2016 alone. Through research, millions of dollars are reinvested annually into the community, and technology transfer...