Graduate Studies in Chemistry at The University of Arizona
Financial Support
Teaching assistantships and/or fellowship support are available for incoming graduate students. Students in good standing after the first semester are generally supported by either teaching or research assistantships. The salary for a first-year GTA will be at least:
| GTA Salary | $17,672 |
| Summer Support | $3,031 |
| Calendar Year Total | $20,703 |
This appointment also includes a waiver of out-of-state tuition (approximately $4,490 per semester) for non-residents. Health insurance is also provided.
During the summer, research assistantships and a few teaching assistantships will generally be available to students. However, assistantship support for the summer prior to initiating graduate studies is generally not available. Typically, new graduate students entering our program start with a teaching assistantship in their first semester.
All graduate students, whether supported on teaching or research assistantships, are exempt from paying out-of-state tuition. However, part of in-state tuition, and a registration fee each semester must be paid by all graduate students.
Cost of Living
Tucson is an affordable city, with a cost of living below the national average. Rent for a one bedroom apartment averages $591. There are many affordable houses and apartments for rent near campus. Tucson was chosen as the fifth best place in America to live in 2006 by MSN.com, out of a field of 331 communities. The ranking takes into account the cost of living, crime rate, education, home prices and weather.
