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2026 Best Value Entrepreneurial Studies Schools in Arizona

3 Colleges in the United States
$16,243 Avg Student Debt
$45,771 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Entrepreneurial Studies Badge [Entrepreneurial Studies](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/entrepreneurial-studies/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 24 schools to find the best return on investment for entrepreneurial studies students.

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2026 Best Value Entrepreneurial Studies Schools in Arizona

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in entrepreneurial studies, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Entrepreneurial Studies Schools

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For return on investment in entrepreneurial studies, no school beat Rio Salado College this year. Set in the city of Tempe, Rio Salado College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,358, with out-of-state students paying around $8,958. Typical student debt for entrepreneurial studies graduates is $13,679. Entrepreneurial Studies graduates of Rio Salado College earn a median of $48,564 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $13,679 median debt.

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Students looking for strong value in entrepreneurial studies will find it at Mohave Community College, which ranked #2. Located in the rural area of Kingman, Mohave Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,208, while out-of-state students pay about $7,968. Students borrow a median of $14,766 to complete the entrepreneurial studies program here. Early-career entrepreneurial studies graduates make about $54,785. That is a strong return on a $14,766 median debt.

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Northland Pioneer College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in entrepreneurial studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the rural area of Holbrook, Northland Pioneer College is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,232, while out-of-state students pay about $10,320. Entrepreneurial Studies graduates carry a median of $8,680 in student loans. Soon after graduation, entrepreneurial studies degree recipients from Northland Pioneer College generally make around $44,117. Set against $8,680 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Eastern Arizona College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in entrepreneurial studies, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the town of Thatcher, Eastern Arizona College is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,352, with out-of-state students paying around $9,552. Students borrow a median of $6,781 to complete the entrepreneurial studies program here. Entrepreneurial Studies graduates of Eastern Arizona College earn a median of $40,304 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $6,781 median debt.

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Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value entrepreneurial studies schools. Set in the city of Phoenix, Phoenix College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,358, compared with $8,959 for out-of-state students. Entrepreneurial Studies graduates carry a median of $15,204 in student loans. Entrepreneurial Studies graduates of Phoenix College earn a median of $51,053 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $15,204 median debt.

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Chandler Gilbert Community College landed the #6 spot for entrepreneurial studies value this year. Set in the city of Chandler, Chandler Gilbert Community College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,358 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $8,959. Typical student debt for entrepreneurial studies graduates is $10,447. Entrepreneurial Studies graduates of Chandler Gilbert Community College earn a median of $46,943 early in their careers. Set against $10,447 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Paradise Valley Community College came in at #7 for value in entrepreneurial studies this year. Located in the city of Phoenix, Paradise Valley Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,358, with out-of-state students paying around $8,959. Typical student debt for entrepreneurial studies graduates is $14,204. Entrepreneurial Studies graduates of Paradise Valley Community College earn a median of $71,136 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Arizona State University placed #8 among the best values for entrepreneurial studies. Arizona State University is a very large public school located in the city of Tempe. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,223, with out-of-state students paying around $33,139. Entrepreneurial Studies graduates carry a median of $14,154 in student loans. Soon after graduation, entrepreneurial studies degree recipients from Arizona State University generally make around $46,628. Set against $14,154 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 90%.

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University Of Arizona earned the #9 position for value in entrepreneurial studies this year. University Of Arizona is a very large public school located in the city of Tucson. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,573, compared with $39,903 for out-of-state students. Entrepreneurial Studies graduates carry a median of $23,962 in student loans. Early-career entrepreneurial studies graduates make about $64,211. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%.

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University Of Advancing Technology landed the #10 spot for entrepreneurial studies value this year. Located in the city of Tempe, University Of Advancing Technology is a small private for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $18,800. Entrepreneurial Studies graduates carry a median of $29,802 in student loans. Entrepreneurial Studies graduates of University Of Advancing Technology earn a median of $40,489 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Advancing Technology admits about 98% of applicants.

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Grand Canyon University earned the #11 position for value in entrepreneurial studies this year. Set in the city of Phoenix, Grand Canyon University is a very large private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $18,508. Typical student debt for entrepreneurial studies graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, entrepreneurial studies degree recipients from Grand Canyon University generally make around $38,454. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 24 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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