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2027 Best Value Hospitality Management Schools in Arizona

5 Colleges in the United States
$17,081 Avg Student Debt
$49,531 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Hospitality Management Badge [Hospitality Management](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/hospitality-management/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong hospitality management education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for hospitality management students.

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2027 Best Value Hospitality Management Schools in Arizona

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

Best Value Hospitality Management Schools

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Our analysis ranked Central Arizona College the best value for a degree in hospitality management in Arizona. Set in the rural area of Coolidge, Central Arizona College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,250, with out-of-state students paying around $4,500. Students borrow a median of $11,635 to complete the hospitality management program here. Hospitality Management graduates of Central Arizona College earn a median of $48,826 early in their careers. Set against $11,635 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Scottsdale Community College earned it the #2 place for hospitality management. Set in the rural area of Scottsdale, Scottsdale Community College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,358, while out-of-state students pay about $8,959. Students borrow a median of $13,084 to complete the hospitality management program here. Soon after graduation, hospitality management degree recipients from Scottsdale Community College generally make around $48,039. Set against $13,084 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

3

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Northern Arizona University earned it the #3 place for hospitality management. Set in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,619, compared with $20,044 for out-of-state students. Hospitality Management graduates carry a median of $18,488 in student loans. Hospitality Management graduates of Northern Arizona University earn a median of $36,155 early in their careers. Set against $18,488 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 90%.

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Arizona State University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value hospitality management schools. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,223, compared with $33,139 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for hospitality management graduates is $17,196. Early-career hospitality management graduates make about $34,499. Set against $17,196 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 90%.

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Grand Canyon University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in hospitality management, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Phoenix, Grand Canyon University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $18,508. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the hospitality management program here. Soon after graduation, hospitality management degree recipients from Grand Canyon University generally make around $34,370. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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