2026 Best Value Native American Studies Schools in Arizona

[Native American Studies](/majors/ethnic-cultural-gender-studies/ethnic-studies/native-american-studies/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 15 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value native american studies schools.
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2026 Best Value Native American Studies Schools in Arizona
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in native american studies, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Native American Studies Schools
Our analysis ranked Phoenix College the best value for a degree in native american studies in Arizona. Located in the city of Phoenix, Phoenix College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $2,358 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,959. Typical student debt for native american studies graduates is $15,204. Soon after graduation, native american studies degree recipients from Phoenix College generally make around $51,053. Set against $15,204 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #2 makes Arizona State University one of the best values for native american studies. Arizona State University is a very large public school located in the city of Tempe. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,223, with out-of-state students paying around $33,139. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete the native american studies program here. Soon after graduation, native american studies degree recipients from Arizona State University generally make around $40,719. That is a strong return on a $23,000 median debt. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in native american studies will find it at Northern Arizona University, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $12,619 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $20,044. Native American Studies graduates carry a median of $21,645 in student loans. Soon after graduation, native american studies degree recipients from Northern Arizona University generally make around $47,056. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Northern Arizona University admits about 90% of applicants.
University Of Arizona is a great value for students pursuing a degree in native american studies, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,573, with out-of-state students paying around $39,903. Native American Studies graduates carry a median of $25,219 in student loans. Early-career native american studies graduates make about $26,875. That is a strong return on a $25,219 median debt. The acceptance rate is 86%.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 15 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.