Bachelor's-14% vs national median1,263 grads tracked
Science Technologies/Technicians at Northern Arizona University
Ranked 9th of 9 bachelor's programs in Science Technologies/Technicians by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$48,761
middle 50%: $35,562 – $69,363
Median · 5 years out
$59,234
middle 50%: $43,981 – $83,531
Median · 10 years out
$71,524
middle 50%: $50,828 – $105,435
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Science Technologies/Technicians (bachelor's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Science Technologies/Technicians graduates at Northern Arizona University earn a median $48,761 initially. Median earnings reach $71,524 by year ten.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
Will the degree pay for itself?
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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).
Paid off in
6.7 yrs
≈ $7,438 total interest
Same major at other universities
North Carolina State University
$87,772 · 5 yrs out
Arizona State University
$83,079 · 5 yrs out
Charleston Southern University
$82,300 · 5 yrs out
University of Cincinnati
$73,728 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The)
$72,442 · 5 yrs out
University of Arizona (The)
$68,802 · 5 yrs out
Cleveland State University
$67,850 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Stout
$64,812 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Northern Arizona University
Education (Doctorate)
$117,305 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$111,278 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$104,850 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$104,039 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$102,565 · 5 yrs out
Computer Systems Analysis (Bachelor's)
$99,535 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$96,791 · 5 yrs out
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$95,275 · 5 yrs out
Construction Management (Bachelor's)
$94,855 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$91,889 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$88,716 · 5 yrs out
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctorate)
$88,031 · 5 yrs out