2026 Best Value Athletic Training Schools in Arizona
[Athletic Training](/majors/health-care-professions/allied-health-professions/athletic-training/) 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 9 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for athletic training students.
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2026 Best Value Athletic Training Schools in Arizona
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in athletic training, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Athletic Training Schools
Our analysis ranked Central Arizona College the best value for a degree in athletic training in Arizona. Central Arizona College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Coolidge. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,250, with out-of-state students paying around $4,500. Students borrow a median of $11,084 to complete the athletic training program here. Athletic Training graduates of Central Arizona College earn a median of $48,826 early in their careers. Set against $11,084 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Yavapai College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value athletic training schools. Yavapai College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Prescott. Students from in state pay about $2,948 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,486. Students borrow a median of $11,000 to complete the athletic training program here. Soon after graduation, athletic training degree recipients from Yavapai College generally make around $52,087. Set against $11,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Rio Salado College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value athletic training schools. Rio Salado College is a very large public school located in the city of Tempe. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,358, compared with $8,958 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for athletic training graduates is $13,679. Soon after graduation, athletic training degree recipients from Rio Salado College generally make around $48,564. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Northland Pioneer College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in athletic training, landing the #4 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. Students borrow a median of $8,680 to complete the athletic training program here. Athletic Training graduates of Northland Pioneer College earn a median of $44,117 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $8,680 median debt.
A rank of #5 makes Eastern Arizona College one of the best values for athletic training. Set in the town of Thatcher, Eastern Arizona College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,352, with out-of-state students paying around $9,552. Athletic Training graduates carry a median of $6,781 in student loans. Soon after graduation, athletic training degree recipients from Eastern Arizona College generally make around $40,304. That is a strong return on a $6,781 median debt.
Northern Arizona University placed #6 among the best values for athletic training. Northern Arizona University is a very large public school located in the city of Flagstaff. In-state tuition and fees average $12,619, compared with $20,044 for out-of-state students. Athletic Training graduates carry a median of $21,645 in student loans. Early-career athletic training graduates make about $105,814. Set against $21,645 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
Grand Canyon University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best value athletic training schools. Grand Canyon University is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix. Students from in state pay about $18,508 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $24,500 to complete the athletic training program here. Athletic Training graduates of Grand Canyon University earn a median of $38,079 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 79%.
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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 · 9 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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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