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2027 Best Value Linguistics Schools in Arizona

[Linguistics](/majors/foreign-languages-linguistics/linguistics-comparative-literature/linguistics/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value linguistics schools.

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• Best Value Linguistics Schools in Arizona

2027 Best Value Linguistics Schools in Arizona

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

Best Value Linguistics Schools

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Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ

$12,619 In-State Tuition & Fees

$20,500 Avg Student Debt

$54,384 Median Earnings (10yr)

Leading the list is Northern Arizona University, our #1 best value for linguistics in Arizona. Set in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,619, while out-of-state students pay about $20,044. Linguistics graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Linguistics graduates of Northern Arizona University earn a median of $38,177 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%.

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University Of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

$13,573 In-State Tuition & Fees

$21,861 Avg Student Debt

$59,979 Median Earnings (10yr)

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Arizona earned it the #2 place for linguistics. Set in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,573, with out-of-state students paying around $39,903. Typical student debt for linguistics graduates is $21,861. Soon after graduation, linguistics degree recipients from University Of Arizona generally make around $50,834. Set against $21,861 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Arizona admits about 86% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 2 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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