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Cheapest Political Science and Government Colleges in Arizona

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

Arizona State University's Campus Immersion program stands out with a net cost of just $13,670 for political science students, nearly $19,000 less than Arizona Christian University's $32,383. This price gap reflects the state's public university advantage, especially valuable given Arizona's expanding tech sector where companies like Intel and Raytheon create government relations opportunities. ASU graduates earn $40,079 annually, the highest among the state's five programs, while maintaining an 89.75% acceptance rate.
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Programs
$13,670 – $32,383
Net Price Range
$35,705
Avg. Program Earnings
55.0%
Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Political Science and Government Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $13,670 $12,051 67.8% 89.8%
2 $14,922 $12,652 56.9% 80.0%
3 $15,960 $13,626 65.9% 86.8%
4 $21,931 $17,450 43.0% 77.9%
5 $32,383 $34,697 41.4% 70.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $18,713 cost difference between Arizona's cheapest and most expensive political science programs?

The gap primarily reflects public versus private funding structures. Arizona State University Campus Immersion costs $13,670 while Arizona Christian University reaches $32,383. Public universities receive state funding that reduces student costs, particularly benefiting in-state residents who pay just $12,051 at ASU.

How do graduation rates compare across Arizona's most affordable political science programs?

Public universities significantly outperform private options in completion rates. ASU leads at 67.80% graduation rate, followed by University of Arizona at 65.90% and Northern Arizona University at 56.90%. Both private universities fall below 45%, with Grand Canyon at 43.00% and Arizona Christian at 41.40%.

Does Northern Arizona University offer competitive value despite lower earnings?

NAU provides solid value with a $14,922 net cost and $33,043 graduate earnings, though earnings lag behind other public options. The 79.99% acceptance rate and $19,500 debt load remain reasonable. Students save about $1,000 annually compared to University of Arizona while maintaining similar debt levels.

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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.