2026 Best Value Mental & Social Health Services Schools in Arizona
[Mental & Social Health Services](/majors/health-care-professions/mental-social-health-services/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 24 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value mental & social health services schools.
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2026 Best Value Mental & Social Health Services Schools in Arizona
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the mental & social health services degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Mental & Social Health Services Schools
Our analysis ranked Pima Community College the best value for a degree in mental & social health services in Arizona. Set in the city of Tucson, Pima Community College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,442 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,758 for out-of-state students. Mental & Social Health Services graduates carry a median of $5,250 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mental & social health services degree recipients from Pima Community College generally make around $36,004. That is a strong return on a $5,250 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Yavapai College earned it the #2 place for mental & social health services. Yavapai College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Prescott. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,948, with out-of-state students paying around $9,486. Students borrow a median of $14,087 to complete the mental & social health services program here. Soon after graduation, mental & social health services degree recipients from Yavapai College generally make around $52,087. Set against $14,087 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in mental & social health services will find it at Mohave Community College, which ranked #3. Mohave Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Kingman. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,208, compared with $7,968 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for mental & social health services graduates is $14,766. Soon after graduation, mental & social health services degree recipients from Mohave Community College generally make around $54,785. Set against $14,766 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Rio Salado College earned it the #4 place for mental & social health services. Set in the city of Tempe, Rio Salado College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,358 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,958. Mental & Social Health Services graduates carry a median of $13,679 in student loans. Early-career mental & social health services graduates make about $48,564. Set against $13,679 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #5 makes Tohono Oodham Community College one of the best values for mental & social health services. Located in the rural area of Sells, Tohono Oodham Community College is a small public university. Students from in state pay about $932 in tuition and fees. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $39,229.
Chandler Gilbert Community College earned the #6 position for value in mental & social health services this year. Located in the city of Chandler, Chandler Gilbert Community College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $2,358, compared with $8,959 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for mental & social health services graduates is $10,447. Early-career mental & social health services graduates make about $46,943. Set against $10,447 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Mesa Community College came in at #7 for value in mental & social health services this year. Located in the city of Mesa, Mesa Community College is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,358, with out-of-state students paying around $8,959. Mental & Social Health Services graduates carry a median of $13,750 in student loans. Early-career mental & social health services graduates make about $54,730. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Phoenix Arizona earned the #8 position for value in mental & social health services this year. Set in the city of Phoenix, University Of Phoenix Arizona is a very large private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,552. Typical student debt for mental & social health services graduates is $35,323. Early-career mental & social health services graduates make about $58,837. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Arizona State University landed the #9 spot for mental & social health services value this year. 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, while out-of-state students pay about $33,139. Mental & Social Health Services graduates carry a median of $21,842 in student loans. Mental & Social Health Services graduates of Arizona State University earn a median of $55,876 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Arizona State University admits about 90% of applicants.
Northern Arizona University placed #10 among the best values for mental & social health services. Located in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,619, while out-of-state students pay about $20,044. Students borrow a median of $21,645 to complete the mental & social health services program here. Mental & Social Health Services graduates of Northern Arizona University earn a median of $47,056 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,645 median debt. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
American Intercontinental University Online came in at #11 for value in mental & social health services this year. American Intercontinental University Online is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Chandler. Students from in state pay about $12,397 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for mental & social health services graduates is $39,107. Mental & Social Health Services graduates of American Intercontinental University Online earn a median of $43,008 early in their careers. Set against $39,107 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of Arizona placed #12 among the best values for mental & social health services. Located in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $13,573, with out-of-state students paying around $39,903. Students borrow a median of $24,000 to complete the mental & social health services program here. Soon after graduation, mental & social health services degree recipients from University Of Arizona generally make around $43,177. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Arizona admits about 86% of applicants.
Prescott College placed #13 among the best values for mental & social health services. Located in the city of Prescott, Prescott College is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $34,490. Students borrow a median of $27,230 to complete the mental & social health services program here. Soon after graduation, mental & social health services degree recipients from Prescott College generally make around $42,966. That is a strong return on a $27,230 median debt. The acceptance rate is 94%.
Grand Canyon University placed #14 among the best values for mental & social health services. 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. Mental & Social Health Services graduates carry a median of $39,560 in student loans. Soon after graduation, mental & social health services degree recipients from Grand Canyon University generally make around $47,062. That is a strong return on a $39,560 median debt. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 6 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.
