2027 Best Value Sociology Schools in Arizona
[Sociology](/majors/social-sciences/sociology/) 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 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for sociology students.
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2027 Best Value Sociology Schools in Arizona
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in sociology, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Sociology Schools
Northern Arizona University tops our 2027 list of the best value sociology schools in Arizona. Set in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,619, with out-of-state students paying around $20,044. Typical student debt for sociology graduates is $25,000. Soon after graduation, sociology degree recipients from Northern Arizona University generally make around $31,410. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #2 makes Arizona State University one of the best values for sociology. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $12,223 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $33,139. Students borrow a median of $25,500 to complete the sociology program here. Sociology graduates of Arizona State University earn a median of $46,675 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%.
A rank of #3 makes University Of Arizona one of the best values for sociology. Set in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,573, compared with $39,903 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,125 to complete the sociology program here. Soon after graduation, sociology degree recipients from University Of Arizona generally make around $34,671. That is a strong return on a $20,125 median debt. University Of Arizona admits about 86% of applicants.
Ashford University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in sociology, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Chandler, Ashford University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $11,960 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for sociology graduates is $39,041. Sociology graduates of Ashford University earn a median of $56,691 early in their careers. Set against $39,041 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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Notes and References
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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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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