2026 Best Value Linguistics Schools in Arizona
[Linguistics](/majors/foreign-languages-linguistics/linguistics-comparative-literature/linguistics/) 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.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for linguistics students.
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2026 Best Value Linguistics Schools in Arizona
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in linguistics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Linguistics Schools
Leading the list is Arizona State University, our #1 best value for linguistics in Arizona. Set in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,223, while out-of-state students pay about $33,139. Typical student debt for linguistics graduates is $21,842. Linguistics graduates of Arizona State University earn a median of $55,876 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,842 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%.
Northern Arizona University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value linguistics schools. Located in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,619, compared with $20,044 for out-of-state students. Linguistics graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, linguistics degree recipients from Northern Arizona University generally make around $38,177. That is a strong return on a $20,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%.
Students looking for strong value in linguistics will find it at University Of Arizona, which ranked #3. University Of Arizona is a very large public school located in the city of Tucson. Students from in state pay about $13,573 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $39,903. Linguistics graduates carry a median of $21,861 in student loans. Early-career linguistics graduates make about $50,834. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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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