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2023 Best Value Computer Science Schools in Arizona

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Prices

7 Schools Ranked
$20,357 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$22,945 Avg Student Debt*

There are so many computer science programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Best Value Computer Science Schools in Arizona ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Arizona to see which programs offered the best value experiences for computer science students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.

For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.

Top Value Computer Science Schools in Arizona

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Pima Community College

Tucson, Arizona
75 Total Awards
$7,566 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named Pima Community College the best value school in Arizona for computer science students working on their degree. Located in Tucson, Arizona, the fairly large public school awarded 75 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Pima County Community College District are $7,566 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $14,657 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Pima County Community College District graduates make an average of $34,116 annually.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Pima County Community College District is ranked #5 for overall quality in Arizona.

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2,729 Total Awards
$9,552 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Phoenix - Arizona. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Computer Science Schools in Arizona list. UOPX - Arizona is a private for-profit institution located in Tempe, Arizona. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2,729 degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UOPX - Arizona are $9,552 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $33,058 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $146. During the early years of their career, UOPX - Arizona graduates make an average of $50,608 annually.

UOPX - Arizona also took the #1 spot in our Best Computer Science Schools in Arizona rankings.

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1,341 Total Awards
$29,438 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 7 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, Arizona State University - Tempe landed the # 3 spot on the list. ASU - Tempe is located in Tempe, Arizona and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,341 degrees to qualified students.

ASU - Tempe undergraduate students pay an average of $29,438 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,436 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $329, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from ASU - Tempe, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $49,374 during the early years of their career.

ASU - Tempe did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our Best Computer Science Schools in Arizona list.

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#4

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
571 Total Awards
$35,153 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Arizona is a great place for computer science students who want to get the most value for their educational dollar. University of Arizona is a public institution located in Tucson, Arizona. The school has a large population, and it awarded 571 degrees in 2020-2021.

University of Arizona undergraduate students pay an average of $35,153 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $21,823 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $407 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, University of Arizona graduates make an average of $46,654 annually.

University of Arizona did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our Best Computer Science Schools in Arizona list.

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#5

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
714 Total Awards
$17,189 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Grand Canyon University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Computer Science Schools in Arizona list. Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit institution located in Phoenix, Arizona. The school has a large population, and it awarded 714 degrees in 2020-2021.

Grand Canyon University undergraduate students pay an average of $17,189 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $31,746 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $174, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Grand Canyon University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $48,396 during the early years of their career.

Grand Canyon University also took the #2 spot in our Best Computer Science Schools in Arizona rankings.

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#6

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
128 Total Awards
$17,761 Average Tuition & Fees

Northern Arizona University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer science programs. Located in Flagstaff, Arizona, the large public school handed out 128 degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at NAU are $17,761 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,450 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $324, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, NAU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,197 during the early year of their career.

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#7

DeVry University - Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona
36 Total Awards
$15,032 Average Tuition & Fees

DeVry University - Arizona ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Computer Science Schools in Arizona list. DeVry University - Arizona is a very small private for-profit school located in Phoenix, Arizona that handed out 36 degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at DeVry University - Arizona are $15,032 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $42,145 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $163 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from DeVry University - Arizona, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $51,609 during the early years of their career.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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