Private For-Profit · Phoenix, Arizona

University of Phoenix-Arizona

University of Phoenix-Arizona is a private for-profit institution in Phoenix, Arizona. Graduates earn a median of $37,752 ten years after enrollment at an average net price of $13,520/yr.

$37,752
10-yr median earnings
$13,520
Avg net price / yr
20.2%
4-yr completion

The verdict

University of Phoenix-Arizona posts modest graduate earnings for its graduates.

Top 75%
graduate earnings, US
20.2%
4-yr completion
+7%
earnings, 6→10 yrs
City: Large Carnegie 17

University of Phoenix-Arizona is a private for-profit institution in Phoenix, Arizona enrolling 85,991 students, according to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.. Graduates earn a median of $37,752 ten years after enrollment, based on U.S. Treasury tax records linked to federal financial aid data. The average net price after financial aid is $13,520. This profile includes admissions data, graduation rates, program-level earnings, and cost breakdowns to help students compare colleges using official federal data.

What the IPEDS & College Scorecard Data Shows for University of Phoenix-Arizona

University of Phoenix-Arizona operates as a private for-profit institution located in Phoenix, Arizona (city: large), with a total reported enrollment of 85,991 students of which 122,840 are undergraduates. Institution-level records in the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) classify each school by Carnegie category, ownership sector, and urban/rural locale, which is how this profile’s peer group and cost cohort are determined. University of Phoenix-Arizona is categorized as “17” under the Carnegie classification system, a meaningful signal when comparing like-to-like institutions.

Selectivity and financial signals give context to what applicants can expect. Admission rate data is not currently reported for this institution. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $13,520, with published in-state tuition of $9,552 and a Pell grant recipient share of 49.8%. Median federal student debt at graduation is $31,553, drawn from the U.S. Treasury-matched College Scorecard file.

Outcomes reveal whether the investment pays back. The 4-year completion rate is 20.2%, and the first-year retention rate is 40.8%. Graduates earn a median of $37,752 ten years after enrolling, compared with $35,359 six years post-enrollment. Within three years of entering repayment, 27851900.0% of borrowers are making progress on their federal loans, and 59.6% of graduates earn above the high-school threshold. Treating these numbers as a single snapshot alongside the cost cohort is the standard approach for evaluating ROI under the College Scorecard methodology.

How University of Phoenix-Arizona ranks nationally

Where this school's graduate earnings fall within the full national distribution of every US college that reports to the College Scorecard, not just its peer set.

University of Phoenix-Arizona: graduate earnings vs. every US college

10-year median earnings, College Scorecard

$37,752 Top 75% higher than 25% of 5,080 US colleges

$0–$20,000: 167 US colleges (3%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 2,230 US colleges (44%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 1,897 US colleges (37%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 600 US colleges (12%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 134 US colleges (3%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 39 US colleges (1%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 11 US colleges (0%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 2 US colleges (0%). Above this entry. This college $0 $160,000 every US college, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US colleges. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard · 2024

Quick Facts

85,991
Total enrollment
Acceptance rate
SAT average
20.2%
4-yr graduation rate
$37,752
10-yr median earnings
40.8%
First-year retention

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Net Price

In-State Tuition $9,552
Out-of-State Tuition $9,552
Average Net Price $13,520

Net Price by Family Income

$0 – $30,000 $12,776
$30,001 – $48,000 $13,833
$48,001 – $75,000 $14,963
Over $110,000 $19,150
49.8%
Pell Grant Rate
62.5%
Federal Loan Rate
$31,553
Median Debt
$335/mo
Monthly Payment

Student Demographics

Race & ethnicity

White 34.2%
African American 23.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%
International 0.1%

Student body at a glance

69.7%
Female
54.4%
First Generation

Outcomes

20.2%
4-Year Completion Rate
40.8%
Retention Rate
$35,359
Median Earnings (6yr)
$37,752
Median Earnings (10yr)
59.6%
Earning Over $25K
27851900.0%
Loan Repayment (3yr)

Programs & Earnings

Top programs at University of Phoenix-Arizona by graduate earnings

Median earnings of program completers, College Scorecard field-of-study file

median earnings
Source U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard As of 2024
Program Credential Completers Median Earnings Median Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Doctoral 15 $137,458 $66,759
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Master's 436 $131,365 $31,196
Management Information Systems and Services Doctoral 14 $130,324 $76,775
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Graduate Certificate 3 $124,271
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities Master's 108 $119,956 $24,376
Health and Medical Administrative Services Doctoral 19 $117,504 $90,679
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Bachelor's 855 $109,844 $15,273
Business Administration, Management and Operations Doctoral 77 $95,044 $76,500
Educational/Instructional Media Design Doctoral 7 $92,765 $79,671
Computer Systems Analysis Bachelor's 0 $91,484
Finance and Financial Management Services Master's 4 $88,995 $38,912
Business Administration, Management and Operations Graduate Certificate 107 $88,537 $47,509
Educational Administration and Supervision Doctoral 27 $86,449 $73,109
Management Information Systems and Services Master's 253 $85,634 $39,142
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Master's 0 $83,826 $38,450
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology Doctoral 6 $82,522 $96,212
Computer Software and Media Applications Bachelor's 1 $81,636 $43,911
Business Administration, Management and Operations Master's 1,995 $80,622 $30,432
Finance and Financial Management Services Bachelor's 7 $80,134 $44,801
Curriculum and Instruction Doctoral 17 $80,021 $77,545
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Bachelor's 2 $78,464 $35,301
Computer Programming Bachelor's 4 $76,918 $46,918
Computer and Information Sciences, General Bachelor's 962 $75,805 $34,165
Accounting and Related Services Master's 101 $74,183 $33,586
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Graduate Certificate 67 $74,027 $23,373
Marketing Bachelor's 6 $72,745 $39,097
Computer and Information Sciences, General Master's 45 $72,183 $37,654
Computer Programming Certificate 190 $71,953 $7,125
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Master's 150 $71,586 $52,671
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Bachelor's 7 $71,385 $41,154
Health and Medical Administrative Services Master's 693 $71,248 $34,146
Student Counseling and Personnel Services Master's 0 $70,581 $28,648
Business Administration, Management and Operations Bachelor's 5,374 $69,425 $34,767
Marketing Certificate 245 $69,299 $12,063
Business Administration, Management and Operations Certificate 1,432 $68,591 $7,125
Educational Administration and Supervision Master's 209 $68,550 $30,295
Public Administration Bachelor's 49 $68,272 $38,250
Homeland Security Bachelor's 1 $68,161
Educational Administration and Supervision Graduate Certificate 8 $67,660
Public Administration Master's 155 $67,108 $32,572
Human Resources Management and Services Graduate Certificate 157 $66,258 $38,014
Human Resources Management and Services Certificate 973 $66,086 $7,125
Marketing Master's 25 $65,799 $40,705
Accounting and Related Services Graduate Certificate 132 $65,740 $20,268
Marketing Graduate Certificate 38 $65,411 $49,775
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Certificate 600 $64,743 $7,125
Human Resources Management and Services Bachelor's 10 $64,720 $45,000
Human Resources Management and Services Master's 92 $64,137 $41,000
Curriculum and Instruction Master's 192 $63,742 $28,840
Accounting and Related Services Bachelor's 647 $63,113 $40,304
Computer and Information Sciences, General Graduate Certificate 10 $63,005 $24,378
Special Education and Teaching Master's 82 $62,175 $35,111
Finance and Financial Management Services Certificate 130 $61,520 $12,008
Computer Software and Media Applications Associate's $61,020
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Master's 298 $59,122 $27,291
Criminal Justice and Corrections Master's 183 $59,110 $33,238
Computer and Information Sciences, General Associate's 488 $58,567 $19,120
Computer Software and Media Applications Certificate 0 $58,242
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Master's 1 $58,177 $41,000
Communication and Media Studies Bachelor's 180 $57,523 $36,583
Criminal Justice and Corrections Bachelor's 643 $56,662 $40,847
Psychology, Other Master's 499 $55,380 $37,228
Health and Medical Administrative Services Bachelor's 1,582 $54,365 $43,340
Business Administration, Management and Operations Associate's 1,923 $53,733 $20,942
Hospitality Administration/Management Certificate 2 $49,887
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Bachelor's 152 $49,808 $37,283
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Bachelor's 234 $49,626 $37,482
Accounting and Related Services Associate's 30 $49,277 $21,369
Behavioral Sciences Bachelor's 138 $48,657 $43,313
Human Services, General Bachelor's 93 $47,742 $43,775
Criminal Justice and Corrections Associate's 546 $47,592 $22,625
English Language and Literature, General Bachelor's 132 $47,429 $38,564
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies Associate's 1 $46,418 $23,438
Human Services, General Certificate 22 $45,696
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Graduate Certificate $45,266
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology Bachelor's 341 $41,118 $34,696
Community Organization and Advocacy Bachelor's 328 $40,810 $43,997
Human Services, General Associate's 5 $40,383 $24,063
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Associate's 3 $39,369
Health and Medical Administrative Services Associate's 24 $38,665 $24,365
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Associate's 35 $37,918
Behavioral Sciences Associate's 7 $37,151 $23,813
Hospitality Administration/Management Associate's 1 $36,169
Computer Programming Associate's $35,518
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate 1,107 $35,310 $9,500
Accounting and Related Services Certificate 3 $35,060
Teaching Assistants/Aides Associate's 2 $34,873 $23,362
Social Sciences, General Graduate Certificate 1 $52,563

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the admissions statistics for University of Phoenix-Arizona?
University of Phoenix-Arizona is a private for-profit institution in Phoenix, Arizona. Total enrollment is 85,991 students.
How much do University of Phoenix-Arizona graduates earn?
Graduates of University of Phoenix-Arizona earn a median of $37,752 ten years after enrollment. Six years after enrollment, median earnings are $35,359.
How much does University of Phoenix-Arizona cost?
The average net price at University of Phoenix-Arizona is $13,520. In-state tuition is $9,552 and out-of-state tuition is $9,552. Median student debt at graduation is $31,553.
What is the graduation rate at University of Phoenix-Arizona?
University of Phoenix-Arizona has a 4-year completion rate of 20.2%. The first-year retention rate is 40.8%.
Is University of Phoenix-Arizona worth the student debt?
The median student debt at University of Phoenix-Arizona is $31,553, while graduates earn a median of $37,752 ten years after enrollment. That debt represents about 84% of first-year post-graduation earnings. 27851900.0% of borrowers are repaying their loans within 3 years. Estimated monthly loan payment is $335.

Sources & methodology

Every figure on this page is read live from official U.S. federal datasets, as of the 2024-25 release. Read the full methodology for how the data is sourced, computed, and verified.