2026 Best Value Interior Design Schools in Arizona
[Interior Design](/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/design-and-applied-arts/interior-design/) 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.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for interior design students.
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2026 Best Value Interior Design Schools in Arizona
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in interior design, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Interior Design Schools
Phoenix College tops our 2026 list of the best value interior design schools in Arizona. Located in the city of Phoenix, Phoenix College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $2,358, while out-of-state students pay about $8,959. Interior Design graduates carry a median of $15,204 in student loans. Soon after graduation, interior design degree recipients from Phoenix College generally make around $51,053. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Arizona State University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value interior design schools. 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, compared with $33,139 for out-of-state students. Interior Design graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Interior Design graduates of Arizona State University earn a median of $41,589 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%.
Scottsdale Community College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value interior design schools. Located in the rural area of Scottsdale, Scottsdale Community College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $2,358 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $8,959. Interior Design graduates carry a median of $13,084 in student loans. Early-career interior design graduates make about $38,676. Set against $13,084 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in interior design will find it at Northern Arizona University, which ranked #4. Northern Arizona University is a very large public school located in the city of Flagstaff. Students from in state pay about $12,619 in tuition and fees, compared with $20,044 for out-of-state students. Interior Design graduates carry a median of $23,245 in student loans. Interior Design graduates of Northern Arizona University earn a median of $33,964 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,245 median debt. Roughly 90% 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 · 4 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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