Arizona

Colleges in Arizona: what they cost, and what graduates earn

12 Arizona universities with published federal data, teaching about 214,862 students. Median in-state tuition $12,397, median graduate earnings $42,314 ten years after entry.

Median tuition$12,397in-state, before aid
Median earnings$42,31410 yrs after entry
Paying loans down42%national 65%
Median SAT1162where published

Cheapest universities in ArizonaLowest published in-state tuition.

UniversityIn-stateEarningsDebtRepayingSAT
Arizona Western College Yuma $3,060 $36,857 $4,826 36% —
Aspen University Phoenix $6,870 — $15,756 42% —
Crestpoint University Phoenix $7,995 $42,269 $24,853 29% —
Community Christian College Quartzsite $9,675 $39,217 — 30% —
Sonoran Desert Institute Tempe $12,200 — $9,500 — —
American InterContinental University System Chandler $12,397 $36,144 $31,000 25% —
Northern Arizona University Flagstaff $13,009 $54,384 $19,000 56% —
University of Arizona Tucson $13,926 $59,979 $19,620 66% 1246

Highest graduate earnings in ArizonaMedian pay ten years after entry.

UniversityIn-stateEarningsDebtRepayingSAT
Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale — $62,668 $19,500 58% —
University of Arizona Tucson $13,926 $59,979 $19,620 66% 1246
Northern Arizona University Flagstaff $13,009 $54,384 $19,000 56% —
University of Advancing Technology Tempe $19,365 $50,719 $28,812 50% —
Prescott College Prescott $35,685 $42,359 $16,300 53% —
Crestpoint University Phoenix $7,995 $42,269 $24,853 29% —
Grand Canyon University Phoenix $17,850 $42,186 $22,114 35% 1077
Community Christian College Quartzsite $9,675 $39,217 — 30% —

Fastest debt payback in ArizonaYears of salary premium needed to clear the median debt.

UniversityIn-stateEarningsDebtRepayingSAT
University of Arizona Tucson $13,926 $59,979 $19,620 66% 1246
Northern Arizona University Flagstaff $13,009 $54,384 $19,000 56% —
University of Advancing Technology Tempe $19,365 $50,719 $28,812 50% —
Prescott College Prescott $35,685 $42,359 $16,300 53% —
Grand Canyon University Phoenix $17,850 $42,186 $22,114 35% 1077

Most selective universities in ArizonaHighest average SAT of admitted students.

UniversityIn-stateEarningsDebtRepayingSAT
University of Arizona Tucson $13,926 $59,979 $19,620 66% 1246
Grand Canyon University Phoenix $17,850 $42,186 $22,114 35% 1077

Scholarships at Arizona universities

Aid you never repay is the cheapest money in the whole calculation.

International Tuition Awards at University of Arizona in USA,... University of Arizona International Tuition Award in USA, 2019 Global Wildcat Freshman Tuition Award at University of Arizona... University of Arizona USA Dr Maria Teresa Valez Diversity Lead... Thunderbirds Scholars Program 2026 , USA (Fully Funded) Dorrance Scholarship 2026 , USA (Funding up to $48,000)
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Every Arizona university we hold data for

American InterContinental University System Arizona State University Digital Immersion Arizona Western College Aspen University Community Christian College Crestpoint University Grand Canyon University Northern Arizona University Prescott College Sonoran Desert Institute University of Advancing Technology University of Arizona

Studying in Arizona: common questions

How much does college cost in Arizona?
The median Arizona university charges $12,397 in-state and $12,397 out-of-state, with a full cost of attendance around $28,320. After aid, families under $30,000 pay a median $15,955.
What do graduates of Arizona universities earn?
A median $42,314 ten years after entry, against median debt of $19,500.
Do students in Arizona repay their loans?
42% of borrowers at the median Arizona university are paying their balance down three years after leaving, against 65% nationally.
What SAT score do Arizona universities expect?
The median Arizona university that publishes scores reports an average SAT of 1162. Many are test-optional and publish nothing.
All states Arizona debt vs salary Cheapest US tuition Which degree pays best

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Universities without published figures are not listed.