2027 Best Value Exercise Science Schools in Arizona
[Exercise Science](/majors/parks-recreation-fitness/health-and-physical-education/exercise-science/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for exercise science students.
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2027 Best Value Exercise Science Schools in Arizona
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the exercise science degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Exercise Science Schools
Glendale Community College Glendale Az tops our 2027 list of the best value exercise science schools in Arizona. Set in the suburb of Glendale, Glendale Community College Glendale Az is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,358, compared with $8,959 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $15,996 to complete the exercise science program here. Early-career exercise science graduates make about $51,483. Set against $15,996 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Mesa Community College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value exercise science schools. Set in the city of Mesa, Mesa Community College is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,358, with out-of-state students paying around $8,959. Students borrow a median of $13,750 to complete the exercise science program here. Exercise Science graduates of Mesa Community College earn a median of $54,730 early in their careers. Set against $13,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in exercise science will find it at South Mountain Community College, which ranked #3. South Mountain Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Phoenix. In-state tuition and fees average $2,358, with out-of-state students paying around $8,958. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $39,825.
Northern Arizona University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in exercise science, landing the #4 spot this year. Northern Arizona University is a very large public school located in the city of Flagstaff. In-state tuition and fees average $12,619, while out-of-state students pay about $20,044. Exercise Science graduates carry a median of $19,650 in student loans. Early-career exercise science graduates make about $28,769. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 90%.
Students looking for strong value in exercise science will find it at Arizona State University, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $12,223 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $33,139. Typical student debt for exercise science graduates is $21,170. Early-career exercise science graduates make about $41,428. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
Grand Canyon University came in at #6 for value in exercise science this year. 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 $27,000 to complete the exercise science program here. Early-career exercise science graduates make about $34,723. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Grand Canyon University admits about 79% of applicants.
Ottawa University Surprise placed #7 among the best values for exercise science. Set in the suburb of Surprise, Ottawa University Surprise is a small private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $35,880. Typical student debt for exercise science graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from Ottawa University Surprise generally make around $30,426. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Ottawa University Surprise admits about 78% 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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 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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