University of Phoenix-Arizona
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want a major research university experience. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here; median debt is moderately high. a private for-profit school with 85,991 students.
About This School
University of Phoenix-Arizona is a private for-profit institution located in Phoenix, Arizona with approximately 85,991 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $13,520 per year. The graduation rate is 21%, and the typical graduate earns $54,900 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: while the $13,571 average net price is reasonable and the $54,900 median earnings suggest graduates can find decent work, a 20% graduation rate means 8 in 10 students who start don't finish — a serious red flag worth examining before enrolling. This school may work for highly self-motivated adult learners who need flexible online coursework and have a clear career goal already in mind, but traditional students or those who need structure and support should look elsewhere. If you're considering it, ask hard questions about what resources exist to help you actually complete the degree, not just start it.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
SAT Scores
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 30% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
University of Phoenix-Arizona graduates earn most above the national rate in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($109,844 vs $88,910 nationally), and most below it in Computer and Information Sciences, General ($75,805 vs $92,374).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 5,923 | $69,425 | $68,257 | +$1,168 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 1,399 | $54,365 | $58,716 | −$4,351 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 882 | $75,805 | $92,374 | −$16,569 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 629 | $56,662 | $55,378 | +$1,284 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 603 | $109,844 | $88,910 | +$20,934 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 588 | $63,113 | $76,194 | −$13,081 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 328 | $40,810 | $51,936 | −$11,126 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 253 | $49,626 | $47,382 | +$2,244 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 195 | $57,523 | $56,359 | +$1,164 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 130 | $49,808 | $55,012 | −$5,204 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 94 | $47,429 | $48,590 | −$1,161 |
| Behavioral Sciences | 69 | $48,657 | $48,673 | −$16 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (85,991 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
University of Phoenix-Arizona
4035 South Riverpoint Parkway
Phoenix, AZ 85040
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does University of Phoenix-Arizona cost?
The average net price at University of Phoenix-Arizona is about $13,520 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at University of Phoenix-Arizona?
University of Phoenix-Arizona has a graduation rate of 21%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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