University of Phoenix-Arkansas

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,238

2.75% growth from 2016

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

100% Full-Time

About

University of Phoenix-Arkansas is a higher education institution located in Pulaski County, AR. In 2017, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Phoenix-Arkansas were General Business Administration & Management (17 degrees awarded), Behavioral Sciences (8 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (6 degrees).

In 2017, 37 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Phoenix-Arkansas. 78.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 21.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (13 degrees), 1.08 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (12 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Phoenix-Arkansas is $12,238, which is $−16,267 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2017, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Phoenix-Arkansas is $12,238

In 2017, 90% of undergraduate students attending University of Phoenix-Arkansas received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 37% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$12,238

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at University of Phoenix-Arkansas was $12,238.

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

Average Net Price

This chart compares the average net price of University of Phoenix-Arkansas (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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

37%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

90% of undergraduate students at University of Phoenix-Arkansas received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 5.88% with respect to 2016, when 85% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Phoenix-Arkansas (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.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Phoenix-Arkansas was 4.56%, which represents 86 out of the 1884 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-Arkansas had a total enrollment of 26 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at University of Phoenix-Arkansas is 26 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at University of Phoenix-Arkansas are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Phoenix-Arkansas, both undergraduate and graduate, is 42.3% White, 26.9% Black or African American, and 11.5% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at University of Phoenix-Arkansas in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.5%), followed by Black or African American Female (15.4%) and Black or African American Male (11.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Phoenix-Arkansas in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 26 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Phoenix-Arkansas is 26 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at University of Phoenix-Arkansas are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

26%

2014 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-Arkansas was 26%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), University of Phoenix-Arkansas had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

White
11 enrolled students
Black or African American
7 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
3 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Phoenix-Arkansas is 42.3% White, 26.9% Black or African American, and 11.5% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Graduates

In 2017, 21 more women than men received degrees from University of Phoenix-Arkansas. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Phoenix-Arkansas is white (13 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (12 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Phoenix-Arkansas is General Business Administration & Management (17 degrees awarded), followed by Behavioral Sciences (8 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (6 degrees).

In 2017, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Phoenix-Arkansas, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Interdisciplinary Studies (8 degrees awarded), Protective Services (6 degrees), and Business (19 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

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-Arkansas are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Phoenix-Arkansas in 2017 are Interdisciplinary Studies (8 degrees awarded), Protective Services (6 degrees), Business (19 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (1 degrees), and Health (3 degrees) (as of 2017).

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-Arkansas are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at University of Phoenix-Arkansas are Interdisciplinary Studies (8 degrees awarded), Protective Services (6 degrees), Business (19 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (1 degrees), and Health (3 degrees) (as of 2017).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

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-Arkansas are Elementary & secondary schools (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 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-Arkansas.

Most Common (2017)

General Business Administration & Management
17 degree-majors awarded
Behavioral Sciences
8 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
6 degree-majors awarded

In 2017, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Phoenix-Arkansas was General Business Administration & Management with 17 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2017

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2017

In 2017, 8 degrees were awarded to men at University of Phoenix-Arkansas, which is 0.276 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (29).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 5 degrees were awarded to men at University of Phoenix-Arkansas in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.357 times less than the 14 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 14 degrees were awarded to men at University of Phoenix-Arkansas in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.8 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (33.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2017 at University of Phoenix-Arkansas is Male and Two or More Races (33.3% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2017)

White
13 degrees awarded
Black or African American
12 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Phoenix-Arkansas is white (13 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (12 degrees).

24.3% of degree recipients (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2017)

Black or African American Female
11 degrees awarded
White Female
9 degrees awarded
White Male
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Phoenix-Arkansas is black or african american female (11 degrees awarded). There were 1.22 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (9 degrees).

Operations

University of Phoenix-Arkansas employs 5 No academic ranks. Most academics at University of Phoenix-Arkansas are Female No academic rank (3), and Male No academic rank (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Phoenix-Arkansas is Management, with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$301k

2017 Salaries

40.3%

decline from 2016

In 2017, University of Phoenix-Arkansas paid a median of $301k in salaries, a 40.3% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$91.8k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2014, University of Phoenix-Arkansas paid a total of $91.8k to 5 employees working as instructors, which represents 2.99% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

5 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

2 Employees

In 2014, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Phoenix-Arkansas was No academic rank with 5 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Phoenix-Arkansas was Management with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2014)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2014, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Phoenix-Arkansas was Female No academic rank with 3 employees, and Male No academic rank with 2 employees.

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