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2026 Best Value African American Studies Schools in Arizona

[African American Studies](/majors/ethnic-cultural-gender-studies/ethnic-studies/african-american-studies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong african american studies education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for african american studies students.

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• Best Value African American Studies Schools in Arizona

2026 Best Value African American Studies Schools in Arizona

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the african american studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value African American Studies Schools

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Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ

$12,223 In-State Tuition & Fees

$23,000 Avg Student Debt

$62,668 Median Earnings (10yr)

Our analysis ranked Arizona State University the best value for a degree in african american studies in Arizona. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,223, compared with $33,139 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete the african american studies program here. African American Studies graduates of Arizona State University earn a median of $40,719 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

$13,573 In-State Tuition & Fees

$25,219 Avg Student Debt

$59,979 Median Earnings (10yr)

University Of Arizona came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value african american studies schools. 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, while out-of-state students pay about $39,903. African American Studies graduates carry a median of $25,219 in student loans. African American Studies graduates of University Of Arizona earn a median of $26,875 early in their careers. Set against $25,219 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 4 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

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