Frequently asked questions
The Phoenix Campus is the main University of Phoenix campus and is located on South Riverpoint Parkway in Phoenix, AZ. However, the University has additional campuses located throughout Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Jersey, Texas, Utah, and Virginia. Additionally, many of the University’s courses are delivered online, meaning students can learn from anywhere in the world with an Internet connection.
With our Tuition Guarantee™, you can count on fixed, affordable pricing for your entire degree program. Our online bachelor’s degree programs are $398 per credit, our online master’s degrees are $698 per credit ($300 per credit for our competency-based master’s), and our doctorate degrees are $810 per credit.
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 has been continually accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org since 1978. A variety of the University’s degree programs have also received programmatic accreditation.
Select business programs hold Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
The Master of Health Administration program is programmatically accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME).
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice at the University of Phoenix are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
The Master of Science in Counseling with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the Arizona and Utah Campuses has accreditation from the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP®).
The Master of Science in Counseling with a concentration in School Counseling at the Utah Campus has accreditation from the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The accreditation is administered by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
A range of programs from the College of Education are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The accreditation is administered by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
No. University of Phoenix currently holds institutional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org). Additionally, the University holds a variety of programmatic accreditation for degrees in the fields of Business, Nursing, Healthcare, Counseling, and Education. See which programs and courses hold accreditation from specific bodies on the University of Phoenix accreditation page.
University of Phoenix is an established education provider. John Sperling, Ph.D., a Cambridge-educated economist, professor, and entrepreneur, founded the University in 1976. It holds both institutional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org) and programmatic accreditation in fields like Business, Nursing, Healthcare, Counseling, and Education.
If you choose to pursue a degree program at University of Phoenix, you can expect a quality education. We offer a wide variety of degrees in business, nursing, technology, healthcare and more, which meet accreditation standards. And the University has held institutional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org) for more than 40 years.
The University also holds a selection of programmatic accreditation such as the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and more.
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, Behavioural 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.
No. If you choose to pursue a degree program at University of Phoenix, you can expect a quality education. The University has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org) for more than 40 years. It also holds a wealth of programmatic accreditation from well-respected bodies. Learn more about our specific programmatic accreditation.
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
Empowering students through higher education
The Student Code of Conduct of University of Phoenix supports the University's mission to provide access to higher education opportunities that enable students to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve their professional goals, improve the performance of their organizations, and provide leadership and service to their communities.
