2027 Best Value General Public Health Schools in Arizona
[General Public Health](/majors/health-care-professions/public-health/public-health-general/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general public health education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools to find the best return on investment for general public health students.
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2027 Best Value General Public Health Schools in Arizona
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general public health, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value General Public Health Schools
Northern Arizona University tops our 2027 list of the best value general public health schools in Arizona. Northern Arizona University is a very large public school located in the city of Flagstaff. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,619, while out-of-state students pay about $20,044. General Public Health graduates carry a median of $24,250 in student loans. Early-career general public health graduates make about $41,561. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 90%.
Students looking for strong value in general public health will find it at University Of Phoenix Arizona, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Phoenix, University Of Phoenix Arizona is a very large private for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $9,552 in tuition and fees. General Public Health graduates carry a median of $35,323 in student loans. General Public Health graduates of University Of Phoenix Arizona earn a median of $60,453 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Dine College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value general public health schools. Dine College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Tsaile. Students from in state pay about $1,410 in tuition and fees. General Public Health graduates of Dine College earn a median of $20,227 early in their careers.
Arizona State University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value general public health schools. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,223, compared with $33,139 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general public health graduates is $25,044. General Public Health graduates of Arizona State University earn a median of $55,083 early in their careers. Set against $25,044 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #5 makes University Of Arizona one of the best values for general public health. Set in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,573 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $39,903. General Public Health graduates carry a median of $21,699 in student loans. General Public Health graduates of University Of Arizona earn a median of $48,651 early in their careers. Set against $21,699 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Arizona admits about 86% of applicants.
American Intercontinental University Online came in at #6 for value in general public health this year. American Intercontinental University Online is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Chandler. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,397. Typical student debt for general public health graduates is $39,107. General Public Health graduates of American Intercontinental University Online earn a median of $43,008 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Grand Canyon University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value general public health schools. Set in the city of Phoenix, Grand Canyon University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,508. Students borrow a median of $30,027 to complete the general public health program here. General Public Health graduates of Grand Canyon University earn a median of $53,104 early in their careers. Set against $30,027 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Grand Canyon University admits about 79% of applicants.
Ashford University came in at #8 for value in general public health this year. Located in the city of Chandler, Ashford University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,960. General Public Health graduates carry a median of $39,515 in student loans. Early-career general public health graduates make about $48,441. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 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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