2027 Best Value Anthropology Schools in Arizona
[Anthropology](/majors/social-sciences/anthropology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong anthropology education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for anthropology students.
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2027 Best Value Anthropology Schools in Arizona
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in anthropology, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Anthropology Schools
Our analysis ranked Northern Arizona University the best value for a degree in anthropology 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, with out-of-state students paying around $20,044. Anthropology graduates carry a median of $21,819 in student loans. Early-career anthropology graduates make about $27,499. Set against $21,819 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Northern Arizona University admits about 90% of applicants.
Arizona State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value anthropology schools. Set in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,223, compared with $33,139 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,500 to complete the anthropology program here. Anthropology graduates of Arizona State University earn a median of $31,640 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,500 median debt. Arizona State University admits about 90% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Arizona earned it the #3 place for anthropology. Located in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $13,573, while out-of-state students pay about $39,903. Typical student debt for anthropology graduates is $24,269. Anthropology graduates of University Of Arizona earn a median of $33,094 early in their careers. Set against $24,269 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 86%.
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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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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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