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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.

Undergrad

Undergrad icon

Cost per credit 

Credits per course

Resource fee

$398

x3

+ $170

Estimated cost per course

$1,364 / course

Master's

Master's icon

Cost per credit 

Credits per course

Resource fee

$698

x3

+ $195

Estimated cost per course

$2,289 / course

Doctoral

Doctoral icon

Cost per credit 

Credits per course

Resource fee

$810

x3

+ $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.

Discover ways to save time and money on your degree with our Savings Explorer®  tool.

TUITION COMPARISON

What you see is what you pay

No one likes surprises when it comes to their tuition. That's why we offer affordable, upfront pricing. For example, see how our Bachelor of Science in Business and Master of Business Administration degree programs stack up tuition-wise to other colleges.

Phoenix ASU Online (BAB) Capella DeVry GCU Purdue Global SNHU Strayer
Cost per credit
Cost per credit
Cost per credit
$398
Cost per credit
$563
Cost per credit
$365/415[1]
Cost per credit
$514
Cost per credit
$485
Cost per credit
$371
Cost per credit
$330
Cost per credit
$338.89
Credits per course
Credits per course
Credits per course
3
Credits per course
3
Credits per course
3-6
Credits per course
2-4
Credits per course
4
Credits per course
5-6
Credits per course
3
Credits per course
4.5
Tuition per course
Tuition per course
Tuition per course
$1,194
Tuition per course
$1,698
Tuition per course
$1,095-
$2,490
Tuition per course
$1,028-
$2,056
Tuition per course
$1,940
Tuition per course
$1,855-
$2,226
Tuition per course
$990
Tuition per course
$1,525
Total program length in credits
Total program length in credits
Total program length in credits
120
Total program length in credits
120
Total program length in credits
180
Total program length in credits
124
Total program length in credits
120
Total program length in credits
180
Total program length in credits
120
Total program length in credits
180
Length of course in weeks
Length of course in weeks
Length of course in weeks
5
Length of course in weeks
7.5
Length of course in weeks
10
Length of course in weeks
8
Length of course in weeks
7-8
Length of course in weeks
10
Length of course in weeks
8
Length of course in weeks
11
Fees
Fees
Fees
One fee per course
Fees
Multiple fees
Fees
Multiple fees
Fees
Multiple fees
Fees
Multiple fees
Fees
Multiple fees
Fees
Multiple fees
Fees
Multiple fees
Tuition guarantee
Tuition guarantee
Tuition guarantee
YES
Tuition guarantee
NO
Tuition guarantee
NO
Tuition guarantee
NO
Tuition guarantee
NO
Tuition guarantee
NO
Tuition guarantee
NO
Tuition guarantee
NO

Data pulled on June 13, 2024

[1] $365 per 1000-2000 level credit; $415 per 3000-4000 level credit

Source of data: For each institution, the data are publicly available in multiple locations, including Academic Catalogs, Program pages, Tuition and fees pages, and syllabi. All data are publicly available on the websites. 

Certain licensure programs and coursework in other degree programs may have additional fees. Please check with your advisor or course catalog for additional info.

Phoenix ASU Online Capella DeVry GCU Purdue Global SNHU Strayer
Cost per credit
Cost per credit
Cost per credit
$698
Cost per credit
$565
Cost per credit
$830
Cost per credit
$776
Cost per credit
$655
Cost per credit
$485
Cost per credit
$637
Cost per credit
$663.33
Credits per course
Credits per course
Credits per course
3
Credits per course
3
Credits per course
4-5
Credits per course
3
Credits per course
2-4
Credits per course
4
Credits per course
3
Credits per course
4.5
Tuition per course
Tuition per course
Tuition per course
$2,094
Tuition per course
$1,695
Tuition per course
$3,320-
$4,150
Tuition per course
$2,328
Tuition per course
“$1,310
$2,620
Tuition per course
$1,940
Tuition per course
$1,911
Tuition per course
$2,985
Total program length in credits
Total program length in credits
Total program length in credits
33
Total program length in credits
49
Total program length in credits
45
Total program length in credits
39
Total program length in credits
46
Total program length in credits
60
Total program length in credits
30
Total program length in credits
45
Length of course in weeks
Length of course in weeks
Length of course in weeks
6
Length of course in weeks
5
Length of course in weeks
10
Length of course in weeks
8
Length of course in weeks
4-8
Length of course in weeks
10
Length of course in weeks
10
Length of course in weeks
11
Fees
Fees
Fees
One fee per course
Fees
Multiple fees
Fees
Multiple fees
Fees
Multiple fees
Fees
Multiple fees
Fees
Multiple fees
Fees
Multiple fees
Fees
Multiple fees
Tuition guarantee
Tuition guarantee
Tuition guarantee
YES
Tuition guarantee
NO
Tuition guarantee
NO
Tuition guarantee
NO
Tuition guarantee
NO
Tuition guarantee
NO
Tuition guarantee
NO
Tuition guarantee
NO

Data pulled on June 13, 2024

Source of data: For each institution, the data are publicly available in multiple locations, including Academic Catalogs, Program pages, Tuition and fees pages, and syllabi. All data are publicly available on the websites. 

Certain licensure programs and coursework in other degree programs may have additional fees. Please check with your advisor or course catalog for additional info.

Discover ways to save with Savings Explorer® tool

Students with eligible credits and relevant experience on average saved:

$11,000

1 year

Off their undergraduate degree with University of Phoenix.

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Questions other students are asking

You can lock in your tuition at one price from start to finish of your program. So, you can count on your tuition to be as dependable as your education.

Yes! Our locked-in Tuition Guarantee applies no matter how you choose to learn.

All students are eligible and will receive this locked-in tuition until they graduate from their program.

  • Absolutely nothing. There are zero eligibility requirements.
  • If you’re a current student on an existing scholarship or tuition agreement, it is also available to you, but you may decide your current offer meets your needs. Please call our finance team to discuss your options.

Yes! Life happens. We get it. Remember, your tuition is locked in until you graduate from your program.

Yes! Once you transfer eligible prior credits, your tuition will be locked-in for any remaining credits until you graduate from your program.

As a military student, you currently enjoy a special, lower rate for active duty personnel. However, should you move out of active duty status, you can transition to our guarantee program.

Yes. In addition to locked-in tuition, you can also take advantage of an exclusive alumni offer to save on another degree.

As a graduate from an accredited college or university, you won’t just get our lowered, locked-in tuition. You’ll also have access to a special tuition rate on your bachelor’s degree.