by our College Data Analytics Team
[Nursing Administration](/majors/health-care-professions/nursing/nursing-administration/) 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 3 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value nursing administration schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in nursing administration, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked University Of Phoenix Arizona the best value for a degree in nursing administration in Arizona. Located in the city of Phoenix, University Of Phoenix Arizona is a very large private for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,552. Typical student debt for nursing administration graduates is $27,235. Early-career nursing administration graduates make about $111,973. Set against $27,235 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Northern Arizona University earned it the #2 place for nursing administration. 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, while out-of-state students pay about $20,044. Students borrow a median of $24,276 to complete the nursing administration program here. Early-career nursing administration graduates make about $88,824. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 90%.
Grand Canyon University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in nursing administration, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Phoenix, Grand Canyon University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,508. Students borrow a median of $25,500 to complete the nursing administration program here. Soon after graduation, nursing administration degree recipients from Grand Canyon University generally make around $115,226. Set against $25,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 79%.
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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
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