University of Phoenix-South Carolina

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2018 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,552

20.2% growth from 2017

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2018 Enrolled Students

100% Full-Time

About

University of Phoenix-South Carolina is a higher education institution located in Richland County, SC. In 2018, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Phoenix-South Carolina were General Business Administration & Management (10 degrees awarded), Hospital & Health Care Facilities Management (6 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (5 degrees).

In 2018, 24 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Phoenix-South Carolina. 66.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (14 degrees), 7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (2 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Phoenix-South Carolina is $9,552, which is $−4,948 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2018, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Phoenix-South Carolina is $9,552

In 2018, 58% of undergraduate students attending University of Phoenix-South Carolina received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 21% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,552

2018 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2018, the cost of tuition at University of Phoenix-South Carolina was $9,552.

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

Average Net Price

This chart compares the average net price of University of Phoenix-South Carolina (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

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

21%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

58% of undergraduate students at University of Phoenix-South Carolina received financial aid through grants or loans in 2018. This represents a decline of 35.6% with respect to 2017, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Phoenix-South Carolina (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-South Carolina 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-South Carolina had a total enrollment of 11 students in 2018. The full-time enrollment at University of Phoenix-South Carolina is 11 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at University of Phoenix-South Carolina are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Phoenix-South Carolina, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45.5% Black or African American, 18.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 18.2% White.

Students enrolled at University of Phoenix-South Carolina in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (36.4%), followed by White Female (18.2%) and Black or African American Female (9.09%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Phoenix-South Carolina in 2018, both undergraduate and graduate, is 11 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Phoenix-South Carolina is 11 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at University of Phoenix-South Carolina are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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

Retention Rate over Time

54%

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-South Carolina was 54%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), University of Phoenix-South Carolina had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2018)

Black or African American
5 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2 enrolled students
White
2 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Phoenix-South Carolina is 45.5% Black or African American, 18.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 18.2% White. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2018, 8 more women than men received degrees from University of Phoenix-South Carolina. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Phoenix-South Carolina is black or african american (14 degrees awarded). There were 7 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (2 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Phoenix-South Carolina is General Business Administration & Management (10 degrees awarded), followed by Hospital & Health Care Facilities Management (6 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (5 degrees).

In 2018, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Phoenix-South Carolina, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (5 degrees awarded), Business (13 degrees), and Health (6 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-South Carolina 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-South Carolina in 2018 are Protective Services (5 degrees awarded), Business (13 degrees), Health (6 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees) (as of 2018).

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

The most specialized majors at University of Phoenix-South Carolina are Protective Services (5 degrees awarded), Business (13 degrees), Health (6 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees) (as of 2018).

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-South Carolina 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-South Carolina.

Most Common (2017)

Hospital & Health Care Facilities Management
23 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
20 degree-majors awarded
General Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration
5 degree-majors awarded

In 2017, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Phoenix-South Carolina was Hospital & Health Care Facilities Management with 23 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2018

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2018

In 2018, 8 degrees were awarded to men at University of Phoenix-South Carolina, which is 0.5 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (16).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2018, 3 degrees were awarded to men at University of Phoenix-South Carolina in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.429 times less than the 7 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2018, 7 degrees were awarded to men at University of Phoenix-South Carolina in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.33 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2018 at University of Phoenix-South Carolina is Female and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, 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 (2018)

Black or African American
14 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
2 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Phoenix-South Carolina is black or african american (14 degrees awarded). There were 7 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (2 degrees).

20.8% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)

Black or African American Male
7 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
7 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Phoenix-South Carolina is black or african american male (7 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more black or african american male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (7 degrees).

Operations

University of Phoenix-South Carolina employs 6 No academic ranks. Most academics at University of Phoenix-South Carolina are Male No academic rank (5), and Female No academic rank (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Phoenix-South Carolina are: Management, with 1 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 1 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$253k

2018 Salaries

39.3%

decline from 2017

In 2018, University of Phoenix-South Carolina paid a median of $253k in salaries, a 39.3% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$157k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2014, University of Phoenix-South Carolina paid a total of $157k to 6 employees working as instructors, which represents 6.11% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

6 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

1 Employees

In 2014, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Phoenix-South Carolina was No academic rank with 6 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Phoenix-South Carolina were Management with 1 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 1 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 1 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2014)

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank

In 2014, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Phoenix-South Carolina was Male No academic rank with 5 employees, and Female No academic rank with 1 employees.

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