2025 Reports

UA’s Impact on �һ�ֱ��’s Workforce: An In-Depth Analysis of 11 Key Industries

The University of �һ�ֱ�� plays a critical role in developing the skilled workforce that powers �һ�ֱ��’s economy. These reports provide a data-driven look at the state’s largest and fastest-growing occupations requiring postsecondary education, offering a decade of employment insights — from 2013 to 2023. They highlight where UA graduates work, their average wages, the industries they support, and the university’s contribution to strengthening the �һ�ֱ�� hire rate.

Education pays — people working jobs in �һ�ֱ�� that require a high school degree earn an average of $49,525 annually, which jumps to $71,709 for jobs that require associate degrees, $91,735 for those that require bachelor degrees, and $108,113 for jobs in �һ�ֱ�� that require graduate or professional degrees.

- Dan Robinson, Research Chief, �һ�ֱ�� Department of Labor and Workforce Development

UA’s programs are designed to meet the demands of �һ�ֱ��’s evolving economy, offering pathways from short-term occupational endorsements and certificates to associate, bachelor’s, and graduate degrees. Each workforce report maps out UA programs directly aligned with key occupations in �һ�ֱ��’s most critical industries, making it easier for students to connect their ambitions with high-demand careers.

These reports aren’t just informative — they’re actionable. Educators and higher education leaders use them to align curriculum with workforce needs. Policymakers reference them to shape economic and education �һ�ֱ��. Industry leaders rely on them to identify and cultivate talent pipelines. Whether you’re planning for the future, making funding decisions, or forging stronger industry-education partnerships, these reports provide the insights you need to drive �һ�ֱ��’s workforce forward.

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