D
Below Average
Score: 41/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
28/100 · earnings-weighted

University of Phoenix-Arizona

4-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Phoenix, Arizona 85040
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 20%
Outcomes
D
42/100
Affordability
C
52/100
Resources
D
35/100
Experience
D
36/100
Prestige
D
38/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

101,150
Total Enrollment
20%
Graduation Rate
41%
Retention Rate
132.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at University of Phoenix-Arizona, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$37,752
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$35,359
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$31,553
Median debt at graduation
20.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
49.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 84% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 27th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (AZ wage index 0.95). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at University of Phoenix-Arizona

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$98,826$109,844+24%#65 of 966#23$15,273
Computer Systems Analysis—$91,484+16%#6 of 24#5—
Computer Software and Media Applications$83,476$81,636+39%#12 of 54#11$43,911
Finance and Financial Management Services$70,963$80,134-4%#194 of 452#186$44,801
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications$65,474$78,464+7%#12 of 37#16$35,301
Computer Programming$74,151$76,918-8%#22 of 30#21$46,918
Computer and Information Sciences$59,291$75,805-18%#340 of 459#325$34,165
Marketing$63,570$72,745+5%#149 of 516#129$39,097
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management$60,401$71,385-16%#77 of 99#83$41,154
Business Administration, Management and Operations$58,268$69,425+2%#392 of 1176#352$34,767
Public Administration$61,790$68,272+5%#17 of 47#12$38,250
Homeland Security—$68,161-3%#16 of 33#15—
Human Resources Management and Services$57,983$64,720-5%#121 of 187#128$45,000
Accounting and Related Services$51,405$63,113-17%#656 of 796#653$40,304
Communication and Media Studies$47,919$57,523+2%#228 of 660#184$36,583
Criminal Justice and Corrections$47,987$56,662+2%#270 of 660#219$40,847
Health and Medical Administrative Services$44,580$54,365-7%#186 of 275#180$43,340
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$44,590$49,808-9%#194 of 265#178$37,283
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$41,281$49,626+5%#256 of 680#285$37,482
Behavioral Sciences$38,087$48,657+-0%#9 of 20#7$43,313
Human Services$39,554$47,742-2%#56 of 94#47$43,775
English Language and Literature$38,163$47,429-2%#337 of 576#292$38,564
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology$41,118————$34,696
Community Organization and Advocacy$39,269$40,810-21%#24 of 24#24$43,997

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

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  • Avg home value near campus: $320,643
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,829/mo
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🏆 Where University of Phoenix-Arizona Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#16
Psychology, Other
of 16 schools
#18
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
of 19 schools
#18
Community Organization and Advocacy
of 19 schools
#23
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
of 26 schools
#24
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
of 25 schools
#27
Applied Psychology
of 30 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $9,552 $9,552

Financial Aid

91%
Receive Any Aid
75%
Receive Pell Grants
85%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business Administration and Management, General 11,340 grads/yr Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician 1,446 grads/yr Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management 1,433 grads/yr Information Technology 1,230 grads/yr Health/Health Care Administration/Management 1,050 grads/yr Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 1,008 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 849 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 675 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 535 grads/yr Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other 486 grads/yr Psychology, Other 468 grads/yr Industrial and Organizational Psychology 439 grads/yr Accounting 406 grads/yr Community Organization and Advocacy 365 grads/yr Project Management 357 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 343 grads/yr Management Information Systems, General 277 grads/yr Curriculum and Instruction 267 grads/yr Applied Psychology 256 grads/yr Communication, General 249 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from University of Phoenix-Arizona's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs
Administrative services managers
$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

101,150
Total Students
71%
Women
15%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 27%
Hispanic 11%
Black 24%
Asian 2%
Two or More 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

Fully Online 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 15%
25-64 (Adult) 85%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Phoenix-Arizona?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend University of Phoenix-Arizona?
Tuition at University of Phoenix-Arizona is $9,552 for in-state students and $9,552 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at University of Phoenix-Arizona?
The graduation rate at University of Phoenix-Arizona is 20%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is University of Phoenix-Arizona a good school?
University of Phoenix-Arizona has a Repit College Score of 41/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (D): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend University of Phoenix-Arizona?
University of Phoenix-Arizona has a total enrollment of 101,150 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology