Best ROI Colleges in Arizona

These are the best-value colleges in Arizona, ranked by our data-driven ROI score. The score weights earnings premium (30%), payback period (25%), debt-to-earnings (20%), completion rate (15%), and loan repayment (10%). Every number comes from Department of Education data.

10 schools ranked

#SchoolROI
1Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ
77
2Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott
Prescott, AZ
76
3University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
75
4Chamberlain University-Arizona
Phoenix, AZ
74
5Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
64
6International Baptist College and Seminary
Chandler, AZ
37
7Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe
Tempe, AZ
36
8Ottawa University-Surprise
Surprise, AZ
36
9Prescott College
Prescott, AZ
30
10Arizona Christian University
Glendale, AZ
30

How We Rank

Rankings are based on our ROI score (0-100), which weights five quantifiable factors: Earnings Premium (30%), Payback Period (25%), Debt-to-Earnings (20%), Completion Rate (15%), and Loan Repayment (10%). All data comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. No subjective criteria are used.

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