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Best Value Accounting and Related Services Colleges in Arizona

Ranked by best return on investment (earnings vs. cost). See our methodology.

Arizona's accounting graduates earn between $38,289 and $56,035 annually, with Arizona State University Campus Immersion delivering the highest return at $56,035 despite a modest $13,670 net price. The state's expanding tech sector, anchored by Intel and Raytheon, creates steady demand for financial professionals who understand technology company accounting standards. Public universities dominate the value equation here, with all three state schools maintaining graduation rates above 56% while keeping net costs under $16,000.
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Programs
$13,571 – $35,081
Net Price Range
$48,024
Avg. Program Earnings
42.4%
Avg. Graduation Rate

7 Accounting and Related Services Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price Program Earnings In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $13,670 $56,035 $12,051 67.8% 89.8%
2 $14,922 $51,829 $12,652 56.9% 80.0%
3 $15,960 $55,211 $13,626 65.9% 86.8%
4 $13,571 $43,575 $9,552 19.5%
5 $14,449 $38,289 $12,310 21.2%
6 $21,931 $43,207 $17,450 43.0% 77.9%
7 $35,081 $35,300 22.5% 28.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the huge debt difference between Arizona public and private schools?

Public university graduates carry debt loads between $16,850 and $21,550, while private school students face debt of $25,000 to $40,625. University of Phoenix graduates earn $43,575 but carry $40,304 in debt, creating a problematic debt-to-income ratio compared to Arizona State's $16,850 debt load.

How do graduation rates vary across Arizona accounting programs?

Public universities achieve graduation rates from 56.9% at Northern Arizona to 67.8% at Arizona State, while private institutions struggle significantly. University of Phoenix and American InterContinental University post graduation rates below 22%, raising concerns about program completion despite lower advertised costs.

Which Arizona accounting program offers the best earning potential?

Arizona State University Campus Immersion graduates earn $56,035 annually, the highest among all seven programs. University of Arizona follows closely at $55,211, while Northern Arizona University graduates earn $51,829, demonstrating that public universities consistently outperform private competitors in graduate earnings.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.