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2026 Best Value General Journalism Schools in Arizona

[General Journalism](/majors/communication-journalism-media/journalism/general-journalism/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general journalism education at a price that pays off.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 13 schools to find the best return on investment for general journalism students.

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• Best Value General Journalism Schools in Arizona

2026 Best Value General Journalism Schools in Arizona

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general journalism, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value General Journalism Schools

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Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

$12,619 In-State Tuition & Fees

$18,062 Avg Student Debt

$54,384 Median Earnings (10yr)

Leading the list is Northern Arizona University, our #1 best value for general journalism in Arizona. Located in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $12,619 in tuition and fees, compared with $20,044 for out-of-state students. General Journalism graduates carry a median of $18,062 in student loans. Early-career general journalism graduates make about $33,710. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 90%.

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University Of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

$13,573 In-State Tuition & Fees

$20,520 Avg Student Debt

$59,979 Median Earnings (10yr)

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Arizona earned it the #2 place for general journalism. Located in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,573, with out-of-state students paying around $39,903. Students borrow a median of $20,520 to complete the general journalism program here. General Journalism graduates of University Of Arizona earn a median of $36,521 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 86% 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 · 13 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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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