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2026 Best Value Value Schools in Arizona

1 Colleges in the United States
$21,645 Avg Student Debt
$54,384 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Value Badge [Value](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/climate-science/general/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 1 schools to find the best return on investment for value students.

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2026 Best Value Value Schools in Arizona

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in value, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Value Schools

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Our analysis ranked Northern Arizona University the best value for a degree in value in Arizona. 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. Value graduates carry a median of $21,645 in student loans. Value 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. Northern Arizona University admits about 90% of applicants.

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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 · 1 school evaluated.

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

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