# Best Master's Programs in Arizona

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> Updated: 2026-06-22 | Schools: 11 | Category: By State
> Source: https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-masters-arizona

## Methodology

Master's programs in Arizona ranked by graduate outcomes

CollegeRanker uses a 4-pillar algorithm: Academic Quality (15-20%), Economic Outcomes (30%), Social Mobility (25-35%), Value & Affordability (20-25%). Social mobility data from Raj Chetty's Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card (30M+ anonymized tax records). No subjective surveys.

## Rankings

| Rank | School | Location | Graduation | Earnings (10yr) | Net Price | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|------|--------|----------|------------|-----------------|-----------|-------------|---------------|
| 1 | [Arizona State University Campus Immersion](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/arizona-state-university-campus-immersion) | Tempe, AZ | 68% | $62,668 | $14,967 | $19,500 | 0.31x |
| 2 | [Northern Arizona University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/northern-arizona-university) | Flagstaff, AZ | 59% | $54,384 | $14,158 | $19,000 | 0.35x |
| 3 | [University of Arizona](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-arizona) | Tucson, AZ | 67% | $59,979 | $16,674 | $19,620 | 0.33x |
| 4 | [Grand Canyon University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/grand-canyon-university) | Phoenix, AZ | 43% | $42,186 | $22,472 | $22,114 | 0.52x |
| 5 | [Yavapai College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/yavapai-college) | Prescott, AZ | 33% | $39,890 | $8,683 | $9,000 | 0.23x |
| 6 | [Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/embry-riddle-aeronautical-university-prescott) | Prescott, AZ | 69% | $84,131 | $40,287 | $23,666 | 0.28x |
| 7 | [Arizona State University Digital Immersion](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/arizona-state-university-digital-immersion) | Scottsdale, AZ | 29% | $62,668 | N/A | $19,500 | 0.31x |
| 8 | [Prescott College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/prescott-college) | Prescott, AZ | 44% | $42,359 | $22,583 | $16,300 | 0.38x |
| 9 | [Ottawa University-Surprise](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/ottawa-university-surprise) | Surprise, AZ | 21% | $55,552 | $33,393 | $21,500 | 0.39x |
| 10 | [Northland Pioneer College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/northland-pioneer-college) | Holbrook, AZ | 22% | $34,199 | $9,240 | N/A | N/A |
| 11 | [Arizona Christian University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/arizona-christian-university) | Glendale, AZ | 41% | $51,612 | $32,839 | $23,000 | 0.45x |

## Data Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov)
- Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card (https://opportunityinsights.org/data)
- Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas
- Times Higher Education World University Rankings
- NCES IPEDS

## Citation

CollegeRanker. "Best Master's Programs in Arizona." CollegeRanker.com, 2026-06-22. https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-masters-arizona

## License

This data summary is provided for informational purposes. Underlying data from federal sources (College Scorecard, IPEDS) is public domain. Opportunity Insights data is available under their data use agreement at https://opportunityinsights.org/data/.