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2026 Best Value General Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science & Technology Schools in Arizona

[General Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science & Technology](/majors/transportation-materials-handling/air-transportation/aeronautics-aviation-aerospace-science-and-technology-general/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology education at a price that pays off.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology students.

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• Best Value General Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science & Technology Schools in Arizona

2026 Best Value General Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science & Technology Schools in Arizona

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value General Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science & Technology Schools

1

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ

$12,223 In-State Tuition & Fees

$22,421 Avg Student Debt

$62,668 Median Earnings (10yr)

Leading the list is Arizona State University, our #1 best value for general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology in Arizona. 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. Students borrow a median of $22,421 to complete the general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology program here. General Aeronautics/aviation/aerospace Science & Technology graduates of Arizona State University earn a median of $44,481 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,421 median debt. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.

2

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott
Prescott, AZ

$43,974 In-State Tuition & Fees

$22,000 Avg Student Debt

$84,131 Median Earnings (10yr)

A rank of #2 makes Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott one of the best values for general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology. Located in the city of Prescott, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $43,974. Students borrow a median of $22,000 to complete the general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology program here. General Aeronautics/aviation/aerospace Science & Technology graduates of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott earn a median of $73,296 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,000 median debt. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 3 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.