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University of Phoenix Tuition Guarantee

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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
Tuition rate
Tuition rate
Tuition rate
$398
Tuition rate
$574
Tuition rate
$365 per 1000-2000 level credit
$415 per 3000-4000 level credit
Tuition rate
$514
Tuition rate
$485
Tuition rate
$371
Tuition rate
$330
Tuition rate
$338.89
Typical credits per course
Typical credits per course
Typical credits per course
3
Typical credits per course
4
Typical credits per course
6
Typical credits per course
4
Typical credits per course
4
Typical credits per course
6
Typical credits per course
3
Typical credits per course
4.5
Resource fee
Resource fee
Resource fee
$170
Resource fee
$645*
Resource fee
$600*
Resource fee
$550*
Resource fee
$702*
Resource fee
$1,056*
Resource fee
$0*
Resource fee
$75*
Estimated cost per course
Estimated cost per course
Estimated cost per course
$1,364
Estimated cost per course
$2,941
Estimated cost per course
$3,090
Estimated cost per course
$2,606
Estimated cost per course
$2,642
Estimated cost per course
$3,282
Estimated cost per course
$990
Estimated cost per course
$1,600
Total program length
Total program length
Total program length
120 cr.
Total program length
120
Total program length
180
Total program length
124
Total program length
120
Total program length
180
Total program length
120
Total program length
180
Length of course
Length of course
Length of course
5 wks
Length of course
7.5 weeks
Length of course
10 weeks
Length of course
8 weeks
Length of course
7-8 weeks
Length of course
10 weeks
Length of course
8 weeks
Length of course
11 weeks
Tuition guarantee promise
Tuition guarantee promise
Tuition guarantee promise
Yes
Tuition guarantee promise
No
Tuition guarantee promise
No
Tuition guarantee promise
No
Tuition guarantee promise
NO
Tuition guarantee promise
No
Tuition guarantee promise
No
Tuition guarantee promise
No

Data pulled on September 27, 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.

Tuition is based on number of credit hours per course. Courses are typically 3 credits, but can range from 1-6 credits.

Phoenix ASU Online Capella DeVry GCU Purdue Global SNHU Strayer
Tuition rate
Tuition rate
Tuition rate
$698
Tuition rate
$565
Tuition rate
$830
Tuition rate
$776
Tuition rate
$655
Tuition rate
$485
Tuition rate
$637
Tuition rate
$663.33
Typical credits per course
Typical credits per course
Typical credits per course
3
Typical credits per course
3
Typical credits per course
5
Typical credits per course
3
Typical credits per course
4
Typical credits per course
4
Typical credits per course
3
Typical credits per course
4.5
Resource fee
Resource fee
Resource fee
$195
Resource fee
$385*
Resource fee
$775*
Resource fee
$580*
Resource fee
$660*
Resource fee
$945*
Resource fee
$0*
Resource fee
$115*
Estimated cost per course
Estimated cost per course
Estimated cost per course
$2,289
Estimated cost per course
$2,080
Estimated cost per course
$4,925
Estimated cost per course
$2,908
Estimated cost per course
$3,280
Estimated cost per course
$2,885
Estimated cost per course
$1,911
Estimated cost per course
$3,100
Total program length
Total program length
Total program length
33 cr.
Total program length
49
Total program length
45
Total program length
39
Total program length
46
Total program length
60
Total program length
30
Total program length
45
Length of course
Length of course
Length of course
6 wks
Length of course
5 weeks
Length of course
10 weeks
Length of course
8 weeks
Length of course
8 weeks
Length of course
10 weeks
Length of course
10 weeks
Length of course
11 weeks
Tuition Guarantee Promise
Tuition Guarantee Promise
Tuition Guarantee Promise
Yes
Tuition Guarantee Promise
No
Tuition Guarantee Promise
No
Tuition Guarantee Promise
No
Tuition Guarantee Promise
No
Tuition Guarantee Promise
No
Tuition Guarantee Promise
No
Tuition Guarantee Promise
No

Data pulled on September 27, 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.

Tuition is based on number of credit hours per course. Courses are typically 3 credits, but can range from 1-6 credits.

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.