C+
Above Average
Score: 59/100
Overall (traditional)
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
28,186
Total Enrollment
57%
Graduation Rate
73%
Retention Rate
19.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
91%
Acceptance Rate
$16,544
Avg Net Price
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Northern Arizona University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$54,384
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$47,308
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$19,000
Median debt at graduation
61.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
31.3%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 35% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 52nd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (AZ wage index 0.95). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Northern Arizona University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $74,815 | $99,067 | -7% | #177 of 349 | #159 | $26,500 |
| Construction Management | $76,708 | $99,015 | +4% | #13 of 57 | #15 | $22,589 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | $60,524 | $97,511 | +24% | #4 of 24 | #3 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $71,370 | $95,388 | -5% | #177 of 258 | #156 | $19,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $63,252 | $91,941 | +-0% | #138 of 318 | #123 | $23,413 |
| Civil Engineering | $66,589 | $88,184 | +2% | #70 of 233 | #60 | $25,188 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $76,782 | $84,996 | -4% | #532 of 966 | #512 | $18,692 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $51,506 | $81,144 | +6% | #239 of 796 | #221 | $19,000 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $62,936 | $78,955 | -3% | #30 of 46 | #23 | $27,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $53,962 | $77,855 | -7% | #224 of 452 | #210 | $20,375 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $52,708 | $76,041 | -9% | #106 of 166 | #107 | $21,500 |
| Marketing | $43,692 | $69,834 | +1% | #188 of 516 | #180 | $20,469 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $64,082 | $68,917 | +1% | #34 of 76 | #38 | $20,567 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $47,884 | $66,376 | -3% | #516 of 1176 | #477 | $18,500 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $47,379 | $63,605 | -18% | #76 of 84 | #72 | $22,683 |
| Public Health | $41,561 | $61,757 | +5% | #76 of 215 | #67 | $20,151 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $28,769 | $61,250 | +12% | #101 of 610 | #107 | $18,013 |
| Chemistry | $40,845 | $60,630 | -7% | #154 of 209 | #150 | $20,051 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $29,924 | $60,448 | -9% | #77 of 118 | #71 | $19,468 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $42,528 | $60,402 | +0% | #72 of 138 | #57 | $21,251 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $37,402 | $58,857 | +4% | #46 of 137 | #40 | $18,750 |
| Political Science and Government | $35,220 | $58,571 | -7% | #358 of 565 | #298 | $19,500 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | $37,375 | $58,491 | -7% | #40 of 49 | #38 | $23,250 |
| Journalism | $33,710 | $57,868 | +3% | #72 of 187 | #51 | $18,062 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $33,901 | $57,004 | +4% | #103 of 225 | #78 | $19,500 |
| Criminology | $37,214 | $56,676 | +2% | #54 of 113 | #39 | $19,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $43,752 | $56,433 | +6% | #152 of 476 | #125 | $14,307 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $36,920 | $55,863 | -12% | #134 of 178 | #132 | $20,500 |
| Biology | $34,940 | $55,446 | -3% | #510 of 841 | #469 | $20,467 |
| Science Technologies/Technicians | $44,338 | $54,507 | -20% | #9 of 9 | #9 | $20,000 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $38,177 | $54,276 | +9% | #31 of 90 | #28 | $20,500 |
| Mathematics | $49,588 | $54,149 | -22% | #289 of 309 | #279 | $17,500 |
| Social Work | $38,247 | $54,000 | +4% | #157 of 420 | #133 | $20,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $47,610 | $53,619 | +6% | #62 of 177 | #50 | $20,057 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $46,579 | $53,246 | +4% | #115 of 345 | #126 | $20,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $41,491 | $52,957 | -6% | #360 of 660 | #330 | $17,500 |
| Public Administration | — | $52,834 | -19% | #44 of 47 | #38 | — |
| Forestry | $40,435 | $52,191 | -11% | #27 of 31 | #28 | $22,698 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,032 | $50,738 | +7% | #210 of 680 | #219 | $16,639 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $31,672 | $50,501 | -1% | #30 of 63 | #34 | $20,250 |
| Psychology | $33,844 | $50,448 | -1% | #490 of 1027 | #407 | $20,590 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $24,578 | $50,233 | -1% | #74 of 158 | #76 | $25,125 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | $32,452 | $49,080 | -3% | #36 of 63 | #34 | $25,349 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $23,418 | $48,800 | +12% | #48 of 144 | #31 | $19,819 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $33,964 | $48,764 | -5% | #188 of 299 | #175 | $23,333 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $31,097 | $48,321 | -12% | #217 of 265 | #206 | $21,125 |
| English Language and Literature | $28,663 | $45,915 | -6% | #384 of 576 | #343 | $16,750 |
| History | $28,862 | $45,795 | -10% | #361 of 459 | #335 | $20,847 |
| Sociology | $31,410 | $44,082 | -16% | #403 of 462 | #396 | $23,250 |
| Music | — | $43,792 | +2% | #131 of 268 | #124 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,015 | $17,792 |
| Room | $6,180 | |
| Board | $5,548 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $29,680 | $45,928 |
Financial Aid
97%
Receive Any Aid
31%
Receive Pell Grants
40%
Take Out Loans
$16,544
Avg Net Price
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $10,333 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $11,015 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $14,211 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $19,013 |
| $110,001+ | $20,484 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Information Technology
551 grads/yr
Psychology, General
491 grads/yr
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
405 grads/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
346 grads/yr
Business Administration and Management, General
331 grads/yr
Computer Science
323 grads/yr
Elementary Education and Teaching
315 grads/yr
Biomedical Sciences, General
226 grads/yr
Social Work
204 grads/yr
Criminology
190 grads/yr
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
182 grads/yr
Public Health, General
175 grads/yr
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
151 grads/yr
Finance, General
138 grads/yr
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
134 grads/yr
Mechanical Engineering
115 grads/yr
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
106 grads/yr
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
105 grads/yr
Special Education and Teaching, General
104 grads/yr
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
98 grads/yr
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Northern Arizona University's top programs commonly pursue.
Computer and information systems managers
$171k/yr
667,100 jobs
Computer and information research scientists
$141k/yr
40,300 jobs
Database architects
$136k/yr
66,900 jobs
Software developers
$133k/yr
1,693,800 jobs
Computer network architects
$130k/yr
179,200 jobs
Information security analysts
$125k/yr
182,800 jobs
Data scientists
$113k/yr
245,900 jobs
Computer systems analysts
$104k/yr
521,100 jobs
Student Demographics
28,186
Total Students
64%
Women
86%
Traditional Age (18-24)
9%
Off-Campus Renters
👥 Race & Ethnicity
White
53%
Hispanic
25%
Black
3%
Asian
4%
Two or More
5%
Non-Resident
4%
🏠 Living Arrangements
On Campus
89%
Off-Campus (Renters)
9%
With Family
2%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~2,593 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person
48%
Hybrid (Some Online)
34%
Fully Online
18%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)
86%
25-64 (Adult)
13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Northern Arizona University?
Northern Arizona University has an acceptance rate of 91%.
This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Northern Arizona University?
Tuition at Northern Arizona University is
$11,015 for in-state students
and $17,792 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $16,544.
What is the graduation rate at Northern Arizona University?
The graduation rate at Northern Arizona University is 57%.
This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Northern Arizona University a good school?
Northern Arizona University has a Repit College Score of 59/100 (Grade: C+).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
- Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Northern Arizona University?
Northern Arizona University has a total enrollment of 28,186 students.
Most students (86%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near Northern Arizona University?
Yes! Approximately 9% of students at Northern Arizona University live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 2,593 students who need rental housing near campus.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology