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What you earn a degree in matters. That’s why we’re empowering learners with degrees aligned to skills employers want that’ll enhance your knowledge in a chosen field. Browse our career-focused online degree programs from an accredited institution.

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In higher education, a field of study or an academic discipline is a broad subject area. You pursue it as part of a degree program to enhance your knowledge. Delve deeper into a topic with an area of interest. Whether it's driving your career goals or igniting your passion, your field of study is where you start.

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Unravel the complexities of human behavior with an online degree in behavioral sciences. Our behavioral sciences degrees span correctional program support services, social work, and counseling. Pave your way toward a future career potentially as a case manager, family service worker, counselor and more.

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Learn skills related to running or managing a company with an online degree program in business. Our versatile business degrees collectively align to 80+ occupations and impart career-relevant skills like interpersonal communication, innovative leadership, organizational behavior, and digital transformation. Get ready to lead in today’s dynamic corporate world.

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Stand up for social justice and public policy with an online degree in criminal justice or public administration. Prepare to serve your community and lay the groundwork for the next step in your career pursuits whether in law enforcement, criminal courts and corrections, the public sector, or nonprofit entities.

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Schools are grappling with a serious teacher shortage. Now’s your time to shape the minds that could impact our future with an online degree in education. Learn the latest methods of teaching and learning in school and prepare for your initial teacher licensure with our bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education. Our education degrees may include an on-ground clinical component requiring field experiences and student teaching above and beyond program coursework.

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Make a positive impact in patients’ lives with an online degree in healthcare. Our degree programs in this field focus on the business side of healthcare, such as administration and management vs. working directly with patients. Prepare for a future where you can leverage your education to improve the systems that make healthy communities possible.

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Get ready to drive innovation in the digital age with an online degree program in information technology. From data science to cybersecurity, you’ll gain career-relevant skills for the growing field of IT. Our IT degrees collectively align to 63 occupations that prepare you for careers associated with the future of tech.

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Broaden your horizons and perspective of the world with an online degree in the liberal arts. Our liberal arts degrees include English and environmental science. Choose between these two very different worlds to gain career-relevant skills while expressing your creativity or love for the outdoors.

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Are you a registered nurse (RN) interested in enhancing your knowledge of various healthcare settings? If so, our online degrees in nursing can help you become educationally prepared to pursue new opportunities in nursing leadership, systems thinking, evidence-based practice, health policy and teamwork. Our nursing degrees may include an on-ground field experience or clinical component.

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Dive deep into the inner workings of the human brain with an online degree program in psychology. Study the science of human cognition and behavior while learning how to make a positive impact on people’s lives. Our degrees include applied psychology, psychology and industrial-organizational psychology.

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Day or night – attend class online whenever it fits your schedule.

For most of our students, earning a degree is a second job, and we believe it shouldn’t make impossible demands on your schedule. Here, the choice is yours. That’s why we give you the freedom to learn when and where you want.

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Online classes, always on — 24/7/365

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Enjoy 20 opportunities a year to begin your bachelor’s and up to 17 to start your master’s degree.

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1 00:00:07,424 --> 00:00:09,342 I'd like to introduce you to someone 2 00:00:09,342 --> 00:00:12,804 who is the embodiment of what it means to be a Phenix. 3 00:00:13,096 --> 00:00:13,722 Meet Dr. 4 00:00:13,722 --> 00:00:18,351 Rose Lorenzo, a three time graduate who used her doctorate research 5 00:00:18,518 --> 00:00:21,646 to start a business. Like most students, Dr. 6 00:00:21,646 --> 00:00:25,108 Lorenzo didn't let her life get in the way of her education. 7 00:00:25,275 --> 00:00:27,819 And now she has a pretty fascinating story to tell. 8 00:00:28,028 --> 00:00:29,612 Take it away, Rose. 9 00:00:33,908 --> 00:00:35,785 Thanks for the introduction, Alex. 10 00:00:35,785 --> 00:00:36,911 Hi, everybody. 11 00:00:36,911 --> 00:00:39,456 I started my college degree right out of high school. 12 00:00:39,706 --> 00:00:42,834 But then life happened and I had to place everything on hold. 13 00:00:43,043 --> 00:00:46,421 But when my youngest daughter decided to go to college, I decided 14 00:00:46,421 --> 00:00:49,716 it was time to return to school and finish what I had started. 15 00:00:49,966 --> 00:00:53,261 Many years ago, I chose the University of Phenix 16 00:00:53,261 --> 00:00:57,015 because they offered the flexibility to work full time and attend school. 17 00:00:57,640 --> 00:01:01,686 As a working professional, I could fit my classes around my work and my life. 18 00:01:02,103 --> 00:01:06,816 That flexibility allowed me to earn my bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree. 19 00:01:07,776 --> 00:01:09,819 Throughout my journey at university of Phenix, 20 00:01:09,819 --> 00:01:13,907 I encountered an amazing population of students driven to achieve their goals. 21 00:01:14,491 --> 00:01:17,619 Because I received all of my degrees from the University of Phenix, 22 00:01:17,619 --> 00:01:22,791 I interacted with students from education to technology and everything in between. 23 00:01:23,249 --> 00:01:26,544 Most were working professionals from various industries. 24 00:01:27,253 --> 00:01:30,423 During my doctoral program, I met three like minded classmates 25 00:01:30,423 --> 00:01:34,844 that completely changed my career path through our combined research. 26 00:01:34,886 --> 00:01:36,846 We started Hackathon JR, 27 00:01:36,846 --> 00:01:40,725 a nonprofit organization that teaches children how to code and problem 28 00:01:40,725 --> 00:01:44,896 solving with technology, with the mission to improve emotional intelligence 29 00:01:45,188 --> 00:01:49,150 through communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity. 30 00:01:49,526 --> 00:01:54,364 The scenic Community University of Phenix fosters help to make our dream a reality. 31 00:01:54,781 --> 00:01:57,408 The University of Phenix is designed for busy adults 32 00:01:57,826 --> 00:02:01,204 because the education not only helps you learn skills for a job, 33 00:02:01,538 --> 00:02:04,916 but also creates a connection with like minded individuals 34 00:02:05,125 --> 00:02:08,378 that can propel you to the next level in your career. 35 00:02:08,378 --> 00:02:09,671 And life. 36 00:02:09,671 --> 00:02:13,925 The online environment at University of Phenix gave me the opportunity to meet 37 00:02:13,925 --> 00:02:18,221 nontraditional adult students like me and build a professional network. 38 00:02:18,847 --> 00:02:22,225 University of Phenix also contributed to my professional growth 39 00:02:22,433 --> 00:02:26,229 by giving me confidence to write a book and start Ice Flow Academy, 40 00:02:26,437 --> 00:02:29,899 a charter high school that focuses on entrepreneurship in STEM. 41 00:02:30,650 --> 00:02:33,194 That's my story. Back to you. Alex. 42 00:02:39,826 --> 00:02:41,828 What an amazing story. 43 00:02:41,828 --> 00:02:47,542 Like Rose, many help students juggle work life and family while going to school. 44 00:02:47,709 --> 00:02:50,837 But what defines them is the grit and determination 45 00:02:51,045 --> 00:02:54,549 to face life's responsibilities head on and succeed. 46 00:02:54,966 --> 00:02:57,594 From business owners to role model parents, 47 00:02:57,760 --> 00:03:00,638 it's awesome to see where their degrees can take them. 48 00:03:00,847 --> 00:03:01,431 Thanks, Rose.

"As a working professional, I could fit my classes around my work and my life."

Dr. Rose Lorenzo
BSCJA 2014 | MBA 2016 | DM 2020

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0:00 [Music] 0:06 You all are gonna love this next segment 0:08 meet Vernon Wiggins there's a saying 0:11 around here online since 89 University 0:14 of Phoenix was one of the first 0:16 universities to offer online degrees and 0:18 they've been innovating the asynchronous 0:20 learning experience ever since students 0:23 can attend classes around their 0:24 schedules 24 7 365 days a year Vernon 0:29 knows all about that earning his degree 0:30 all the way from Louisiana take it away 0:33 Vernon 0:36 thanks for that introduction Alex one of 0:39 the reasons I chose University of 0:41 Phoenix was because of its online 0:42 learning platform for me it was a dream 0:44 come true and a necessity it meant I 0:47 didn't have to put my life or career on 0:49 hold while I pursued my education 0:51 my life doesn't look like most people's 0:53 as a film producer director and actor my 0:56 schedule is as busy as it is creatively 0:58 driven going to school was a priority 1:00 for me but I needed to do it on my terms 1:03 before University of Phoenix I didn't 1:05 think this was possible but with online 1:07 learning I discovered I could earn a 1:09 degree whenever and wherever I wanted 1:11 University of Phoenix provides a 1:13 convenient online platform that is user 1:15 friendly and full of great information 1:16 to help students succeed it offers a 1:19 round-the-clock support and resources 1:21 like the counseling skills center and 1:23 the option to participate in a 1:24 recognized student organization 1:27 these are just a few reasons why I never 1:29 felt alone during my educational journey 1:31 and I love all the benefits that online 1:33 education has to offer 1:35 in addition to flexibility I've been 1:37 able to network with other working 1:38 professionals with my academic and 1:40 career interests education may come in a 1:43 different format at University of 1:45 Phoenix but it's the same quality as 1:47 you'll find at a traditional University 1:48 I not only learn the business and 1:51 communication skills I needed for my 1:52 career in the entertainment business but 1:55 I also learned soft skills like 1:56 communication teamwork and critical 1:58 thinking when I first started college I 2:01 never imagined I would learn as much as 2:02 I have I use this knowledge daily as a 2:05 business owner and executive film 2:07 producer University of Phoenix changed 2:09 my life by not only educating Me and My 2:11 Chosen field but also showing me that 2:13 anything is possible thank you back to 2:16 you Alex 2:19 please 2:22 great job Vernon University of Phoenix 2:25 truly offers an experience where 2:28 students have the freedom to learn when 2:30 and where they want without the hassle 2:32 of community to class or missing work or 2:35 life events because of school plus they 2:37 can take classes on their schedule not 2:39 the other way around thanks for sharing

"I chose University of Phoenix because of its online learning platform. I didn’t have to put my life or career on hold while I pursued my education."

Vernon Wiggins
BSM 2012 | MBA 2021

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As a working professional, I could fit my classes around my work and my life.
I chose University of Phoenix because of its online learning platform. I didn’t have to put my life or career on hold while I pursued my education.

What’s it like to earn a degree online?

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Our online classes take place in Blackboard^®, a learning management system that supports learning on your schedule in a virtual classroom. You’ll have access to all your course content, weekly assignments and a calendar with key due dates. You’ll also have a dedicated place for discussion about course topics with your faculty member and peers. Need extra support? Reach out to your instructor directly with questions.

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Your schedule may vary. Our online classroom is mostly asynchronous. Asynchronous means you’re not typically required to attend a lecture at a specific time and date. You can navigate through weekly modules on your schedule, but you must still adhere to designated deadlines.

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Our “secret sauce” for our online degree programs is our faculty. As professionals and leading practitioners in their fields, they bring an average of 28.8 years of professional experience into the classroom. Their real-world experience allows them to translate theory into practical examples, often from their own workplaces, so you can put what you learn into practice right away.

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You’ll need regular access to a laptop or desktop computer. Mobile devices will not be sufficient to complete your online degree program. Your course assignments will require a computer to complete and submit them.

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Think you’ll need to physically go to a library for your courses? Think again. Access our digital library 24/7 with support from our librarians. You can peruse 115 licensed scholarly and trade research databases, more than 200,000 scholarly journals and periodicals, and more than 270,000 general interest e-books from your home.

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What support services are available to me?

Your life doesn’t stop when you’re attending school. That’s why you have a support team of real people you can lean on. Our academic counselors, career coaching teams and technical support staff are ready to assist you. Because we know you’re busy, we also offer a range of on-demand resources like tutorials, videos and more.

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Tuition cost per course

Tuition is based on number of credit hours per course. Courses are typically 3 credits, but can range from 1-6 credits. Costs do not include savings opportunities like transfer credits and scholarships. Learn how to reduce cost.

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Undergrad

Cost per credit

Credits per course

Resource fee

$398

+ $170

Estimated cost per course

$1,364 / course

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Master's

Cost per credit

Credits per course

Resource fee

$698

+ $195

Estimated cost per course

$2,289 / course

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Doctoral

Cost per credit

Credits per course

Resource fee

$810

+ $205

Estimated cost per course

$2,635 / course

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What affects the overall cost of my program?

Your full program cost can vary by:

Savings opportunities.  Your cost could be reduced with eligible transfer credits, scholarships, employer discounts and more. Students with eligible credits and relevant experience on average saved $11K and 1 year off their undergraduate degree at University of Phoenix.
Specific program costs.  Additional costs that may only apply to certain programs may be included such as background checks, health screenings or professional third-party exam fees.  Fees vary by program. Please check your selected program pages for a complete list of specific fees.

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Students with eligible credits and relevant experience on average saved:

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Benefit from a career-focused education

Our online degrees include a skills-aligned curriculum.

In today’s competitive job market, skills matter. Using labor analytics data, advisory board input, and academic and faculty insights, we make sure our programs align to specific, career-relevant skills — arriving at a truly innovative way of connecting curriculums to careers.

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Develop skills and update your professional profile with every 5- to 6-week course in our degree programs.

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Your degree gives you access to career coaching, résumé building and interview prep. For life.

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Yes, most likely, depending on the academic field or discipline you’d like to pursue. University of Phoenix offers nine fields of study, which include behavioral sciences, business, criminal justice, education, healthcare, information technology, liberal arts, nursing and psychology. Our fields of study are housed in seven specialized, career-focused colleges, with over 100 program options.

Yes, if you earn an online degree from University of Phoenix. We have been continually accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org opens in new window since 1978. Plus, we have programmatic accreditations for select programs in business, healthcare, nursing, counseling and social work fields of study.

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Earning a degree online enables you to learn when and where you want – and get help anytime. So, whether you’re working an extra shift, making sure your kids eat their vegetables or trying to get chores done around the house, the best time for class is when it fits your schedule. But remember to meet your deadlines!

At University of Phoenix, you can learn online on your own time. Our online degree programs are mostly asynchronous, which means you’re not typically required to attend a lecture at a specific time and date. You also have a support team available up to 14 hours a day, 5 days a week.

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University of Phoenix offers four levels of online degree programs, including associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees and doctoral degrees. Read about each degree level to see what might suit you.

An associate degree starts you on your education journey and can help you identify the career path that drives your passion. You’ll develop career-relevant skills you can add to your resume, to share with potential employers in the field you want to pursue.

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A bachelor’s degree helps you build foundational knowledge in a particular field of study or area of interest. You’ll expand your skillset and develop competencies that will help you pursue your career goals.

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A master’s degree could help set you apart in the competitive landscape with next-level knowledge. For organizations that require a master’s degree for advanced positions, your graduate-level online degree can prepare you for more opportunities in your field.

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A doctoral degree prepares you for leadership roles in an organization. Choose a doctoral degree if you are looking to become an authority in your field, an educator in your profession or a leader in your industry.

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Benefit from a career-focused education

Our online degrees include a skills-aligned curriculum.

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