by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, there are many different options to choose from. College Factual has developed its Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Arizona ranking as one thing you can use to help make this decision. The amount of financial aid you could receive at various schools, including some with high sticker prices, may surprise you.
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We analyzed 24 schools across Arizona to determine which have the best value programs. Instead of depending on subjective information to rank the best value schools, we focus on objective factors in our analysis. In the next few paragraphs, we'll talk a little about what we use in our analysis and why.
When determining the value of a school in our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Arizona ranking, we first look at its average net price of a student coming from a family that makes $0-$30k a year. The net price is defined as the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that the student receives. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also be a great school overall as well.
To take this into account we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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If you know what major you want to study, check out our list of the best value schools by major. If you're interested in other degree levels, you can view one of the lists below.
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Pima Community College tops this year’s ranking as the best value (income $0-$30k) school in Arizona for overall quality. Pima Community College is a fairly large public school located in Tucson, Arizona.
Not only is Pima Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #13 in Arizona for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $2,113.
Out of the 24 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, Arizona State University - Tempe landed the #2 spot on the list. Arizona State University - Tempe is a large public school located in Tempe, Arizona.
Not only is Arizona State University - Tempe a great value, but it is also ranked #1 in Arizona for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,920.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Central Arizona College. It ranked #3 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Arizona list. Located in Coolidge, Arizona, the school is a small public institution.
Not only is Central Arizona College a great value, but it is also ranked #10 in Arizona for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $4,603.
Out of the 24 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Arizona landed the #4 spot on the list. University of Arizona is a public institution located in Tucson, Arizona.
Not only is University of Arizona a great value, but it is also ranked #3 in Arizona for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,237.
The quality degree programs at Cochise County Community College District helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Arizona. Sierra Vista, Arizona is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Cochise County Community College District has the honor of being ranked #14 in Arizona for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $6,358.
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University of Phoenix - Arizona landed the #6 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Arizona ranking. University of Phoenix - Arizona is a large private for-profit school located in Phoenix, Arizona.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Phoenix - Arizona is ranked #2 for quality in the state of Arizona. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,592.
With a ranking of #7, GateWay Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Arizona list. GateWay Community College is a small public school situated in Phoenix, Arizona.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, GateWay Community College is ranked #8 for quality in the state of Arizona. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $9,166.
Rio Salado College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Arizona list. Rio Salado College is a fairly large public school situated in Tempe, Arizona.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Rio Salado College is ranked #11 for quality in the state of Arizona. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $8,337.
With a ranking of #9, Mesa Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Arizona list. Mesa Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Mesa, Arizona.
Not only is Mesa Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #9 in Arizona for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,784.
Northern Arizona University landed the #10 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Arizona ranking. Located in Flagstaff, Arizona, the school is a large public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Northern Arizona University is ranked #5 for quality in the state of Arizona. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $10,836.
Chandler-Gilbert Community College landed the #11 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Arizona ranking. Chandler-Gilbert Community College is a fairly large public school located in Chandler, Arizona.
Chandler-Gilbert Community College has the honor of being ranked #17 in Arizona for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $8,054.
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With a ranking of #12, Yavapai College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Arizona list. Yavapai College is a medium-sized public school located in Prescott, Arizona.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Yavapai College is ranked #21 for quality in the state of Arizona. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $6,310.
With a ranking of #13, Glendale Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Arizona list. Glendale Community College is a fairly large public school located in Glendale, Arizona.
Glendale Community College has the honor of being ranked #16 in Arizona for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $8,698.
Mohave Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Arizona ranking. Located in Kingman, Arizona, the school is a small public institution.
Mohave Community College has the honor of being ranked #22 in Arizona for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $6,084.
Phoenix College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Arizona list. This medium-sized public school is located in Phoenix, Arizona.
Not only is Phoenix College a great value, but it is also ranked #15 in Arizona for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $9,522.
Eastern Arizona College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Arizona ranking. Eastern Arizona College is a small public school situated in Thatcher, Arizona.
Not only is Eastern Arizona College a great value, but it is also ranked #18 in Arizona for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,860.
Estrella Mountain Community College landed the #17 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Arizona ranking. Estrella Mountain Community College is a public institution located in Avondale, Arizona.
Not only is Estrella Mountain Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #19 in Arizona for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,489.
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American InterContinental University - Online ranked #18 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Arizona list. Chandler, Arizona is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a private for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, American InterContinental University - Online is ranked #12 for quality in the state of Arizona. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $13,518.
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Scottsdale Community College ranked #19 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Arizona list. Scottsdale Community College is located in Scottsdale, Arizona and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Scottsdale Community College is ranked #20 for quality in the state of Arizona. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,279.
With a ranking of #20, Arizona Western College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Arizona list. AWC is a medium-sized public school situated in Yuma, Arizona.
Not only is Arizona Western College a great value, but it is also ranked #24 in Arizona for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $9,465.
Grand Canyon University ranked #21 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Arizona list. Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit institution located in Phoenix, Arizona.
Grand Canyon University has the honor of being ranked #4 in Arizona for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $17,858.
With a ranking of #22, Coconino Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Arizona list. Coconino Community College is a small public school located in Flagstaff, Arizona.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Coconino Community College is ranked #26 for quality in the state of Arizona. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $9,769.
Aspen University did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Arizona ranking, coming in at #23. Phoenix, Arizona is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a private for-profit school.
Not only is Aspen University a great value, but it is also ranked #25 in Arizona for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $14,651.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Arizona ranking, coming in at #24. Located in Prescott, Arizona, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott is ranked #6 for quality in the state of Arizona. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $33,195.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 24 schools only.
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