Arizona University System

Arizona’s system of higher education consists of diverse institutions, located throughout the state.

Economic Impact on the State of Arizona:
Three institutions, Arizona State University, the University of Arizona, and Northern Arizona University, have a combined annual economic impact of more than $6.1 billion on the State’s economy ($2.8 billion University of Arizona; $2.3 billion Arizona State University; $1 billion Northern Arizona University).

Through the multiplier effect, Arizona State University and University of Arizona together generate more than $13 for every $1 of state-appropriated funds ($6.97 and $6.70 respectively). The total employment impact of university-system employees and all other direct and indirect jobs directly and indirectly induced is 98,000 jobs. A job is created in the State for every $8,120 of State appropriations. 2

2 OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND POLICY ANALYSIS, UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA. “THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA ECONOMIC AND TAX REVENUE IMPACTS FY2004.” NOVEMBER 2005.

Take Action Now

The “ask” of this site is a simple one: establish a new $50 billion education investment fund in teaching and research facilities for colleges and universities. The result would be the creation of more than 1 million immediate jobs that will support the education and betterment of hundreds of thousands of Americans, while also stimulating our economy for years to come. Take Action Now