University of Phoenix makes it possible for you to work full-time, have a family, and earn your college degree. We have a proven format that has worked for thousands of working adults! So how have these professionals found the time to earn their degrees?
Evening and Weekend Classes
University of Phoenix offers classes that work best for working professionals. Get Started Today!
Coursework that applies to your job
University of Phoenix curriculum focuses on concepts that can be applied to your current job, allowing you to advance your career the minute you step into the classroom!
Learn why University of Phoenix is the leading university for working adults.
The University of Phoenix offers a wide array of programs because their students have a wide array of goals. Whether you’re interested in an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degree program, simply submit the information request form and an Enrollment Advisor will be happy to answer all of your questions.
The University of Phoenix offers degree or certificate programs in:
- Accounting
- Administration
- Business
- Counseling
- Education
- Human Services
- Management
- Marketing
- Nursing
- Health Care Services
- Technology
Our programs do vary by region. To find out which programs are offered in your area, please check from over 100 locations.
The University of Phoenix was founded in 1976 and accredited in 1978. The University of Phoenix offers a unique approach to education, with a multitude of targeted academic programs and locations that stretch across 22 states, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, British Columbia and through our Distance Education. Over the years, we’ve grown to become the largest private university in the nation for working adults.
To enter an undergraduate program, applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, be at least 23 years of age and be employed. If they are not employed, students must have access to an organizational environment that allows application of the concepts learned in class. To be considered for a graduate program, applicants must be employed or have access to an organizational environment that allows application of the concepts learned in class.
In addition, applicants must have an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited college or university, or one that is a candidate for accreditation. A comparable degree from a recognized institution outside of the United States is also acceptable. University of Phoenix requires applicants to have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 and at least three years of significant work experience. Specific degree programs may have additional admissions requirements.
To begin the admissions process, complete and submit your request for information form. Once your request has been received, you will set an appointment to meet with an Enrollment Advisor who will guide you through the entire application process and answer all of your questions. Get Started Now!
The University of Phoenix is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association (30 N. LaSalle St., Ste. 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504; (800) 621-7440). The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and the Master of Science in Nursing degree programs are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC, 61 Broadway, 33rd Floor, New York, NY 10006; (212) 363-5555). The American Counseling Association accredits the Master of Counseling Program for the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (5999 Stevenson Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304; (703) 823-9800).
