University of Phoenix-Arizona

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition
$9,552
2024 Average Net Price
$13,599
After Financial Aid
2022 Default Rate
0.00781%
on Student Loans
2024 Enrolled Students
111,248
100% Full-Time
2024 Graduation Rate
16.1%
473 Graduates

About

University of Phoenix-Arizona is a higher education institution located in Maricopa County, AZ. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Phoenix-Arizona were General Business Administration & Management (5,796 degrees awarded), Hospital & Health Care Facilities Management (1,418 degrees), and Information Technology (819 degrees).

In 2024, 26,758 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Phoenix-Arizona. 69.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 30.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (7,570 degrees), 1.18 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (6,428 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Phoenix-Arizona is $9,552, which is $−22,300 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,852).

In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at University of Phoenix-Arizona was 0.00781%, corresponding to 3 out of the 38,403 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Phoenix-Arizona is $9,552, which is $22,300 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,852).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,599.

In 2024, 70% of undergraduate students attending University of Phoenix-Arizona received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,552
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Phoenix-Arizona was $9,552. The cost of tuition at University of Phoenix-Arizona is $−22,300 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,852).

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Average Net Price

$13,599
2024 Value
0.0955%
1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Phoenix-Arizona had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,599. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Phoenix-Arizona grew by 0.0955%.

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Other Student Expenses

$7,770
Room and Board
$1,416
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Phoenix-Arizona was of $7,770 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 0.517% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,416. The cost of books and supplies increased by 4.12% during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

70%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
63%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

70% of undergraduate students at University of Phoenix-Arizona received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.94% with respect to 2023, when 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.
0.00781%
2022 Default Rate
3
Number of Defaults

In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at University of Phoenix-Arizona was 0.00781%, which represents 3 out of the 38403 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

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Enrollment

University of Phoenix-Arizona had a total enrollment of 111,248 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Phoenix-Arizona is 111,248 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at University of Phoenix-Arizona are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Phoenix-Arizona, both undergraduate and graduate, is 31.2% White, 23.7% Black or African American, 11.5% Hispanic or Latino, 3.05% Two or More Races, 1.24% Asian, 0.824% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.517% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Phoenix-Arizona in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (20.1%), followed by Black or African American Female (17.5%) and White Male (10.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (21.2%), followed by White Female (17.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.51%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Phoenix-Arizona in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 111,248 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Phoenix-Arizona is 111,248 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at University of Phoenix-Arizona are enrolled full-time compared with 78.1% at similar Doctoral Universities.

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Retention Rate over Time

41%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Phoenix-Arizona was 41%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), University of Phoenix-Arizona had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    34,757 enrolled students
  2. Black or African American
    26,338 enrolled students
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    12,772 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Phoenix-Arizona is 31.2% White, 23.7% Black or African American, 11.5% Hispanic or Latino, 3.05% Two or More Races, 1.24% Asian, 0.824% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.517% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 45.5% White, 16.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 10% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 30,808 students (27.7%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2024, 10,258 more women than men received degrees from University of Phoenix-Arizona. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Phoenix-Arizona is white (7,570 degrees awarded). There were 1.18 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (6,428 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Phoenix-Arizona is General Business Administration & Management (5,796 degrees awarded), followed by Hospital & Health Care Facilities Management (1,418 degrees) and Information Technology (819 degrees).

In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Phoenix-Arizona, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Business (14,221 degrees awarded), Protective Services (1,458 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (673 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Phoenix-Arizona are Accountants & auditors (1,058,341 people), Other managers (973,401 people), Software developers (798,813 people), Financial managers (571,434 people), and Chief executives & legislators (478,578 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Phoenix-Arizona in 2024 are Business (14,221 degrees awarded), Protective Services (1,458 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (673 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (2,220 degrees), and Psychology (1,163 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Phoenix-Arizona are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at University of Phoenix-Arizona are Business (14,221 degrees awarded), Protective Services (1,458 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (673 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (2,220 degrees), and Psychology (1,163 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Phoenix-Arizona are Computer Systems Design (1,233,242 people), Elementary & secondary schools (1,034,294 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (641,905 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (641,674 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (590,444 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Phoenix-Arizona are Business (14,221 degrees awarded), Protective Services (1,458 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (673 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (2,220 degrees), and Psychology (1,163 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Phoenix-Arizona.
Most Common (2024)
  1. General Business Administration & Management
    2,123 degrees awarded
  2. Other Corrections & Criminal Justice
    486 degrees awarded
  3. Information Technology
    385 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at University of Phoenix-Arizona was General Business Administration & Management with 2,123 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

8,250
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2024
18,508
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2024

In 2024, 8,250 degrees were awarded to men at University of Phoenix-Arizona, which is 0.446 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (18,508).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 4,023 degrees were awarded to men at University of Phoenix-Arizona in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.55 times less than the 7,317 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 7,317 degrees were awarded to men at University of Phoenix-Arizona in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.82 times more than the 4,023 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

1%
100% Completion Time
12%
150% Completion Time

In 2024, 1% of students graduating from University of Phoenix-Arizona completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 12% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 15% within 200%.

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Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
Asian Female
Highest Graduation Rate (53.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at University of Phoenix-Arizona is Female and Asian (53.8% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    7,570 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American
    6,428 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    3,409 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Phoenix-Arizona is white (7,570 degrees awarded). There were 1.18 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (6,428 degrees).

28.2% of degree recipients (7,541 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
  1. White Female
    5,140 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American Female
    4,975 degrees awarded
  3. White Male
    2,430 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Phoenix-Arizona is white female (5,140 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (4,975 degrees).

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Operations

In 2024, University of Phoenix-Arizona had a total salary expenditure of 799M. University of Phoenix-Arizona employs 75 No academic ranks. Most academics at University of Phoenix-Arizona are Female No academic rank (63), and Male No academic rank (12).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Phoenix-Arizona are: Office and Administrative Support, with 756 employees, Sales and related, with 577 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 532 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$335M
2024 Salaries
0%
growth from 2023

In 2024, University of Phoenix-Arizona paid a median of $335M in salaries, which represents 41.9% of their overall expenditure ($799M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

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Instructional Salaries

$6.67M
Instructional Salaries
75
Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Phoenix-Arizona paid a total of $6.67M to 75 employees working as instructors, which represents 1.99% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.16M (2.17%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

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Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Phoenix-Arizona were Office and Administrative Support with 756 employees, Sales and related with 577 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 532 employees.

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