Online master’s degrees

Advance your management and leadership skills with an online master’s degree that’s affordable, career-focused – and fits with your schedule. Take control of your future.

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Tuition for a master’s degree

Master's Degree
$698

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Our online master’s programs are $698 per credit – except for the Master of Arts in Education and Master of Science in Nursing programs, which are $540 per credit. Our competency-based master’s degrees – Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Health Administration (MHA), and Master of Information Systems (MIS) – are $300 per credit and can be completed in less than a year.

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How long is a master’s degree?

Our online master’s programs can take anywhere from 12-37 months to complete depending on the degree you choose to pursue. Additionally, you may be able to earn your master's degree faster and for less if you can apply eligible saving opportunities like transfer credits, scholarships or work experience.

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Your employer may help cover your tuition

We work with hundreds of organizations to help their employees earn degrees at a reduced cost. See if yours is on the list.

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There are other ways to save on tuition, like scholarships, transferring eligible credits and having your prior experience evaluated for potential credit. Learn more about these options by calling 844-937-8679 to speak with an enrollment representative.

Online master’s degrees with your career in mind

Through academic rigor, inclusivity and deep knowledge of the types of skills employers' value, we strive to help our graduate students prepare for today’s ever-changing employment landscape. That's why we’re bridging the gap between what you learn in your coursework and can demonstrate in the workplace with a skills-aligned curriculum.

Determining which skills matter

We work with a labor market analyst to evaluate thousands of job posts to identify skills employers want.

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Aligning credits to skills in a 1:1 ratio

On average, for every three-credit core course you take, you can demonstrate three career-relevant skills.

Why skills mapping matters

Showcasing your achievements in real time

You can promote the skills you’re learning on your résumé and social media with verified digital badges.

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Introducing a faster, more affordable master’s degree option

Earn your degree in under a year, for less than $11k, with our competency-based online programs.

Our competency-based programs are designed for experienced professionals in business, IT, and healthcare. Leverage your knowledge and experience to earn an online master’s degree faster, and for less.

What is compentency-based learning (CB)?

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You’re scheduled in 4 courses concurrently over a span of 16 weeks. CB programs encourage individual learning and provide an opportunity to engage with fellow students. You’ll also receive support and guidance from faculty in your courses and a dedicated faculty mentor in your program.

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Start your group of courses with the support of a faculty mentor.
Take 3 to 4 courses at your own pace every 16-week period. Spend less time on material you know and more time on new subject matter.
Once ready, faculty can unlock competency assessments so you can demonstrate what you know and how to apply it.

A competency-based MBA in less than 12 months for under $10,000

Stand out with an in-demand business degree

00:57 fact many are programmatically 00:59 accredited and courses are taught by 01:01 accomplished professionals in business 01:03 enrolling is easy there's no application 01:06 fee no sat or gmat test requirements and 01:10 no out-of-pocket costs for transcripts 01:12 we request them for you if you have 01:14 eligible transfer credits we'll work 01:16 with you to get the credit you deserve 01:18 this means you could save up to 75 on 01:21 your bachelor's degree to help you 01:22 graduate in as little as a year plus 01:25 with up to 18 opportunities to start you 01:27 can begin your degree when you're ready 01:29 stay competitive now and in the future 01:32 with an online business degree 01:35 [Music] 01:42 you

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Is CB a good fit for you?

TRADITIONAL	COMPETENCY-BASED
16 months (MBA) 17 months (MHA/MIS) 16 months (MBA) 17 months (MHA/MIS)	16 months (MBA) 17 months (MHA/MIS) Less than a year
6-week course at a time 6-week course at a time	6-week course at a time More intensive timeline to complete 4 courses, which can be taken one at a time
Traditional classroom led by instructors Traditional classroom led by instructors	Traditional classroom led by instructors Self-paced, flexible learnings with limited faculty guidance
Bachelor’s degree with 2.5 GPA Bachelor’s degree with 2.5 GPA	Bachelor’s degree with 2.5 GPA Bachelor’s degree with 2.5 GPA and relevant work experience
$698 per credit $698 per credit	$698 per credit $300 per credit (no additional fees)

COMPETENCY-BASED	TRADITIONAL
Less than a year Less than a year	Less than a year 16 months (MBA) 17 months (MHA/MIS)
More intensive timeline to complete 4 courses, which can be taken one at a time More intensive timeline to complete 4 courses, which can be taken one at a time	More intensive timeline to complete 4 courses, which can be taken one at a time 6-week course at a time
Self-paced, flexible learnings with limited faculty guidance Self-paced, flexible learnings with limited faculty guidance	Self-paced, flexible learnings with limited faculty guidance Traditional classroom led by instructors
Bachelor’s degree with 2.5 GPA and relevant work experience Bachelor’s degree with 2.5 GPA and relevant work experience	Bachelor’s degree with 2.5 GPA and relevant work experience Bachelor’s degree with 2.5 GPA
$300 per credit (no additional fees) $300 per credit (no additional fees)	$300 per credit (no additional fees) $698 per credit

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The academic foundations of your online master’s degree

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Our instructors aren’t professors. They’re accomplished practitioners with an average of 28.8 years of professional experience. With their educational leadership, they help translate theory into skills you can put into practice right away. They know firsthand what works and what doesn’t, often from their own workplaces.

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Education never stands still. And neither does the workplace. Our industry advisory councils are made up of leaders in their fields who meet periodically to review industry trends. They advise our colleges on what’s changing, so our online learning curriculum meets the latest expectations for your career goals.

University of Phoenix has been continually accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org, since 1978. What does that mean? You’ll receive an education that meets recognized quality standards. Specific business, counseling, education and nursing programs have also received programmatic accreditation.

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Select master’s programs at University of Phoenix align with industry standards and may educationally prepare you to sit for relevant industry certification exams. For instance, our Master of Health Administration aligns with American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) standards. Our master’s degrees in nursing, information systems and cybersecurity may educationally prepare you to sit for a certification exam, but our programs do not include certification.

Benefits of taking an online master’s program with us

Transfer credits

When it comes to going back to school, the only thing better than a fresh start is a head start. Apply eligible transfer credits from an accredited university or college toward your master's degree.

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Scholarships for master’s students

We believe everyone deserves an affordable education that they shouldn’t have to compete for. That’s why we offer an unlimited number of scholarships, so if you qualify, you get one.

Learn about master’s scholarships

College credit for relevant experience

Get credit where credit is due as you go back to school. You may be able to apply work experience from past jobs or other training providers to help you earn the college credits you deserve.

Learn about what qualifies for credit

Fixed tuition. No surprises.

Lock in the peace of mind that comes with fixed, affordable tuition. Enjoy one flat tuition rate from the moment you enroll until the day you graduate from your online master’s program.

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Employer-based tuition incentives

We currently offer upskilling education to employees at more than 2,700 organizations, ranging from healthcare to telecommunications, through employer or benefits provider alliances.

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"University of Phoenix makes it possible to satisfy educational needs while maintaining a work-life balance."

Scott Kirby
BSM 2020 | MBA-CB 2021

Amber Perez - Taking her future back

0:03 I had been working as a nurse, and I had suffered a back injury. 0:07 It was actually pretty devastating for me because I was not going to be able to work at the bedside as a nurse anymore. 0:12 At that time, my colleague said, you've got a fire in you. You've got more to offer. Have you thought about going back to school? 0:21 I had three young children. I was working two jobs. There was no other opportunity for me to go back to school other than online. 0:30 Because of the flexibility of the University of Phoenix, I didn't miss soccer games. I didn't miss baseball games. 0:37 I was present. I wasn't gone. I didn't drive away and go to school, and they won't look back and say Mom wasn't there. 0:43 It really let me still be me and have a life, have friendships, engage in my job. 0:49 Now I am the clinical director for a medical device company. I work with hospitals all over the country, helping to establish injury prevention programs. 0:58 There's no way I would have made the impact or the difference that I'm making without the support, the confidence, and the education that I was provided.

"There’s no way I would have made the impact or the difference that I’m making without the support, the confidence, and the education that I was provided."

Amber P.
MHA 2017

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"The classes in the online community let me meet people from all walks of life who are in various stages of their careers."

Devon Moody-Graham
MBA 2006

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"University of Phoenix's practitioner faculty know how to engage and instruct adult students."

Tomás León
MBA 2000

University of Phoenix makes it possible to satisfy educational needs while maintaining a work-life balance.
There’s no way I would have made the impact or the difference that I’m making without the support, the confidence, and the education that I was provided.
The classes in the online community let me meet people from all walks of life who are in various stages of their careers.
University of Phoenix's practitioner faculty know how to engage and instruct adult students.

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Frequently asked questions about our online master’s degrees

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If you’re looking to pursue leadership opportunities, a master’s degree is designed to help you prepare to take that next step in your career. According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Career Outlook, graduate-level occupations are projected to have slightly more than 500,000 annual average openings from 2022 to 2032.^[1] These include careers such as nurse practitioners, education administrators, healthcare, social workers and more.

An online master’s degree can help you deepen your knowledge in a particular academic field or discipline and potentially enhance your career. You can develop career-relevant skills in your coursework that will help you stay relevant and competitive in fields like business, education, healthcare and information technology.

^[1]The BLS Projected Growth for 2021-2031 is published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This data reflects the BLS’ projections of national (not local) conditions. These data points are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.

Our online master’s programs can take anywhere from 12-37 months to complete depending on the degree or academic field you choose to pursue. For example, our competency-based master’s degrees – Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Health Administration (MHA), and Master of Information Systems (MIS) – can take less than a year to complete, while the Master of Science in Counseling programs can take approximately three years or longer.

Want to know how long a specific online master’s degree might take? Call 844-937-8679 to speak with an enrollment representative.

The credit requirements vary across our online master’s degrees. Depending on the online program you choose, you’ll need anywhere from 33-60 credits. You may be able to earn your master's degree faster and for less if you can apply eligible saving opportunities, such as transfer credits, scholarships or work experience. Browse saving opportunities for master’s students.

Yes, you can transfer eligible credits from previous accredited college courses toward our online master’s degrees, except for our competency-based education programs.

With our Tuition Guarantee, you can count on fixed, affordable pricing for your entire degree program. Our online master’s programs are $698 per credit, except for the Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs which are $540 per credit. Our competency-based MBA, MHA and MIS degrees are $300 per credit and can be completed in less than a year.

Yes, we do offer scholarships for our online master’s degrees – because we believe everyone deserves an affordable education that they shouldn’t have to compete for. Browse our master’s scholarships:

Forever a Phoenix® Scholarship — Master's (Maximum value of $2,000 applied over 11 courses)

The Current Student Scholarship — Master's (Maximum value of $2,000 applied over 11 courses)
The Phoenix® Master's Scholarship (Maximum value of $1,000 applied over 11 courses)

Some of our education, nursing, counseling and social work programs contain courses that require a ground field experience/clinical component experience. These experiences are not always available or on all days. Please check with an enrollment representative to determine if your program can be completed solely online.

We have a variety of online higher education programs for master’s students available at University of Phoenix. Browse our eight fields of study to find a program that’ll suit your online learning interests and needs.

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