University of Phoenix-Arizona

www.phoenix.edu

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,552

2021 Average Net Price

$13,245

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.66%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

85,836

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

8.57%

397 Graduates

About

University of Phoenix-Arizona is a higher education institution located in Maricopa County, AZ. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Phoenix-Arizona were General Business Administration & Management (5,938 degrees awarded), Hospital & Health Care Facilities Management (1,599 degrees), and Registered Nursing (876 degrees).

In 2021, 29,877 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Phoenix-Arizona. 68.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (8,737 degrees), 1.24 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (7,036 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Phoenix-Arizona is $9,552, which is $−19,440 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Phoenix-Arizona is $9,552, which is $−19,440 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,245.

In 2021, 62% of undergraduate students attending University of Phoenix-Arizona received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,552

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of Phoenix-Arizona was $9,552. The cost of tuition at University of Phoenix-Arizona is $−19,440 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Phoenix-Arizona (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$13,245

2021 Value

3.64%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of Phoenix-Arizona had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,245. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of Phoenix-Arizona grew by 3.64%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Phoenix-Arizona (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$5,470

Room and Board

$1,360

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Phoenix-Arizona was of $5,470 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 4.19% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,360. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Phoenix-Arizona (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

62% of undergraduate students at University of Phoenix-Arizona received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Phoenix-Arizona (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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.

2.66%

2019 Default Rate

1288

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Phoenix-Arizona was 2.66%, which represents 1288 out of the 48487 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.

Enrollment

University of Phoenix-Arizona had a total enrollment of 85,836 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of Phoenix-Arizona is 85,836 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 18.7% White, 16.8% Black or African American, 8.34% Hispanic or Latino, 1.95% Two or More Races, 1.03% Asian, 0.545% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.535% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at University of Phoenix-Arizona in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (13%), followed by Black or African American Female (12.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.82%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (17.5%), followed by White Female (14.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.65%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Phoenix-Arizona in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 85,836 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Phoenix-Arizona is 85,836 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 76.6% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Phoenix-Arizona (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

39%

2021 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 39%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), University of Phoenix-Arizona had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Phoenix-Arizona (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
16,068 enrolled students
Black or African American
14,417 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
7,162 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Phoenix-Arizona is 18.7% White, 16.8% Black or African American, 8.34% Hispanic or Latino, 1.95% Two or More Races, 1.03% Asian, 0.545% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.535% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% 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, 44,534 students (51.9%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 10,795 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 (8,737 degrees awarded). There were 1.24 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (7036 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Phoenix-Arizona is General Business Administration & Management (5,938 degrees awarded), followed by Hospital & Health Care Facilities Management (1,599 degrees) and Registered Nursing (876 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (16,009 degrees awarded), Protective Services (1,561 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (2,729 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

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 Registered nurses (1,432,383 people), Accountants & auditors (1,063,542 people), Other managers (833,549 people), Software developers (604,347 people), and Financial managers (492,502 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Phoenix-Arizona in 2021 are Business (16,009 degrees awarded), Protective Services (1,561 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (2,729 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (860 degrees), and Health (5,262 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at University of Phoenix-Arizona are Business (16,009 degrees awarded), Protective Services (1,561 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (2,729 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (860 degrees), and Health (5,262 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

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 General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,851,353 people), Computer Systems Design (998,042 people), Elementary & secondary schools (808,416 people), Banking & related activities (550,452 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (548,752 people).

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 (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
5,938 degree-majors awarded
Hospital & Health Care Facilities Management
1,599 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
876 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Phoenix-Arizona was General Business Administration & Management with 5,938 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Phoenix-Arizona according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

9,541

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

20,336

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 9,541 degrees were awarded to men at University of Phoenix-Arizona, which is 0.469 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (20,336).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Phoenix-Arizona by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 4318 degrees were awarded to men at University of Phoenix-Arizona in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.612 times less than the 7057 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 7057 degrees were awarded to men at University of Phoenix-Arizona in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.63 times more than the 4318 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

10%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 0% 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, 10% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 13% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (33.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of Phoenix-Arizona is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (33.3% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 37.8% of graduates (150 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
8,737 degrees awarded
Black or African American
7,036 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
3,723 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Phoenix-Arizona is white (8,737 degrees awarded). There were 1.24 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (7036 degrees).

28.4% of degree recipients (8,488 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
5,779 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
5,414 degrees awarded
White Male
2,958 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Phoenix-Arizona is white female (5,779 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (5414 degrees).

Operations

University of Phoenix-Arizona employs 65 No academic ranks. Most academics at University of Phoenix-Arizona are Female No academic rank (55), and Male No academic rank (10).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Phoenix-Arizona are: Office and Administrative Support, with 618 employees, Sales and related, with 471 employees, and Management with 458 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$302M

2021 Salaries

6.55%

decline from 2020

In 2021, University of Phoenix-Arizona paid a median of $302M in salaries, a 6.55% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.15M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of Phoenix-Arizona paid a total of $5.15M to 65 employees working as instructors, which represents 1.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

65 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

618 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Phoenix-Arizona was No academic rank with 65 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Phoenix-Arizona were Office and Administrative Support with 618 employees, Sales and related with 471 employees, and Management with 458 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Phoenix-Arizona was Female No academic rank with 55 employees, and Male No academic rank with 10 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Phoenix-Arizona.