Frequently asked questions

One of the biggest advantages of the University is that it offers flexible start dates for programs. Classes begin every five weeks, so you can start when you’re ready, with up to 18 opportunities a year to begin your bachelor’s degree.  

Our competency-based degrees are self-directed, so you’ll progress through the program in 16-week blocks, with multiple opportunities to start throughout the year.

If you’re looking to take a course at University of Phoenix to finish up your degree or pursue your career goals, our large selection of undergraduate and graduate online college courses can help you meet your needs. Check your specific course or program to see when classes are offered.

If you’re interested in a short, non-credit professional development course, you can buy the course and start right away, and then learn at your own pace.  

University of Phoenix offers associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate programs. Degree programs are delivered in a wide variety of fields including Business, Communications, Criminal Justice, Education, Healthcare, Liberal Arts, Nursing, Psychology, Behavioral Sciences, Sciences and Technology.  

We offer more than 100 degree programs aligned to 300+ real-world careers. Find your program at University of Phoenix.

Choose from a wide variety of associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degree programs with the University.  

Each of the programs is tailored to help you prepare for opportunities in real-world careers. Fields of study include Business, Criminal Justice, Education, Healthcare, Liberal Arts, Nursing, Psychology, Behavioral Sciences, and Technology.

The University also offers certificates and competency-based programs that can be completed in less than 1 year and for under $11k.  

If you’re a professional looking to build a toolkit of in-demand skills employers are looking for, University of Phoenix also offers short, skills-based professional development courses.  

You can choose from a variety of funding options including Federal Financial Aid, Military or Veteran Benefits, and Employer Assistance.  

University of Phoenix commits up to $1 million in scholarships every month, leading to 400 scholarship opportunities. Individuals granted a scholarship can gain up to $1,000 toward completing their program. 

University of Phoenix Federal School Code for FAFSA is 014593.

Tuition cost at University of Phoenix is $398 per credit for undergraduate programs, $540 per credit for the master's in education and nursing, $698 per credit for Master's programs, and $810 per credit for Doctoral programs.