2027 Best Value Political Economy Schools in the Southwest Region
[Political Economy](/majors/social-sciences/political-science-and-government/political-economy/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong political economy education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 1 schools to find the best return on investment for political economy students.
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2027 Best Value Political Economy Schools in the Southwest Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in political economy, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Political Economy Schools
Leading the list is Arizona State University, our #1 best value for political economy in the Southwest Region. 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, with out-of-state students paying around $33,139. Political Economy graduates carry a median of $19,257 in student loans. Political Economy graduates of Arizona State University earn a median of $47,626 early in their careers. Set against $19,257 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 90%.
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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 · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the one ranked school 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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