University of Phoenix

The stock symbol for University of Phoenix is UOPX.

I think it is a good school and the material is more than adequate for college coursework, since I have attended both an online school and a regular university and I can compare the two. The pros are definitely that I can attend on my own time and it doesn't take too long to complete a class (just 9 weeks), and I don't have to worry about traffic or finding a parking space, etc. It is very intense though...no breaks whatsoever, as soon as you finish one class you start the next one the day after. No spring break or summer or anything, but it is possible to get your bachelor's in 3.5 years if you are dedicated. Some of the CA state universities take 5 years just because the classes are so overcrowded you have to wait for availability. The most I had in a class at UPX was about 15 other students.

The cons are the cost. I am receiving financial aid in the form of student loans, but sometimes the loans fall a little bit short. In the two years I've been there I've probably had to pay about $1,000 total out of pocket, but you get to write off some of it on your taxes the following year. Since I've been there, the tuition has gone up 4 times. I guess it is because they have to pay for all those TV ads and the naming rights to that huge stadium in Phoenix. I guess it depends on how you look at it. Tuition is going up at almost every university in the country. Why would the University of Phoenix be any different? As far as the name on the stadium? That can be great for students! University of Phoenix is know worldwide because of the genius marketing. Is that really hurting it's students and alumni?

Overall though, the instructors are pretty good, the material isn't too tough and I can get a hold of my guidance counselor when I need to. It remains to be seen what happens when I get my degree - a lot of employers out there still don't see UPX as a "real school". Some of the students in my classes seem like they don't have a high school education, but at the same time I have a lot of friends that attend traditional universities that I know would never make it at UPX. It takes a lot of discipline to attend classes on your own, so if you slack off for even a week, you'll be failing the class in no time.

I attended a traditional brick and mortar school as well as the University of Phoenix and I found that working on the team projects was closer to my real world work experiences. It seemed like every team had a couple of people that did the most to complete projects and then there would be a couple of people that everyone else was always waiting on. Completing the University of Phoenix coursework required a significant amount of discipline because the entire semester of a class was squeezed into a 5 week period so if you fall behind it is very difficult to catch up. If you stay on top of the work and put in the effort then the class work is reasonable to keep up with even when working a full time job. University of Phoenix also provides a significant amount of resources to help your progress, you pay for them with resource charges so make sure that you use them. As far as job prospects, I haven't had any negative feedback concerning my degree and have several people who are my direct reports that have attended more "prestigious" 4 year schools. If anything, I get the curious questions about the experience. However, even if I attended Harvard, someone from Columbia may turn their nose up. If you are worried, remember there are more people graduating from University of Phoenix than any other school so eventually most of the hiring managers will be University of Phoenix Alumni.

Yes. UoP is a private, for-profit institution. They are far more expensive than a state school. They will accept almost anyone, but that is not a good thing. The lower the standards, the less utility the degree will have. They are regionally accredited, so they are legitimate, but there are far better, cheaper options at state schools. (even online)

The University of Phoenix does indeed offer education classes. It is one of most popular choices for educators nation-wide for taking continuing certification classes and masters degree programs.

According to their website, the University of Phoenix has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association since 1978. The NCA is the accrediting organization for a large number of schools including all of the Big Ten and most of the Big Twelve schools. Some of the University of Phoenix's programs have individual accreditations by trade-specific accrediting organizations.

The University of Phoenix is a fully accredited institution of higher learning. Since 1976, the University of Phoenix has helped thousands of people reach their educational goals. They offer everything from associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees to certification and single courses.

"For the most part, the University of Phoenix offers many of the same majors and programs as ordinary universities. It has a school of Business, a College of Criminal Justice, a College of Education, Humanities, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Social Sciences, and Information Systems and Technology."

If you're looking for the song that goes something like "hay la, hey la, hey la..." then it's "The Bleeding Heart Show" by The New Pornographers.

You must contact the University of Phoenix Office of the Registrar to inquire about their transfer credit policies and regulations. Typically, national accreditation agency criteria is not at the same standard as regional accreditation agencies. Most colleges that I am familiar with, including the one I am employed at, do not accept credits in transfer from institutions that have a national accreditation.

A couple of good colleges in the Phoenix, AZ area are Arizona State University which is a four year public college, and Grand Canyon University which is a private christian college which offers four year degree's.

While it depends on the specific employer, many do not take the University of Phoenix very seriously. This is mostly because the UoP gives people credit for life experiences, so it's possible to get a degree without attending many classes.

The school colors for the University of Phoenix are maroon and gold.

It depends on whether a student is full-time or part-time. The minimum full-time credit load in 12 credits. The average full-time credit load is 15 credits. Some students take 18 credits. Typically, any more than 18 at most colleges and universities requires permission from the vice president for academic affairs.

University of Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona

Annual College Costs (Fall 2008)

Tuition and fees: $10,849
Books and supplies: $750

Cost per credit hour: $362

For those who are concerned that their credits earned from University of Phoenix will not transfer to other universities or academic programs, let me put your mind at ease.

At one point, I was highly dissatisfied with my educational experience at UOP - not due to the instructors or quality of the coursework, but due to the teamwork model they have integrated into their programs (but that is another story).

I applied to all three of Arizona's state schools - UofA, ASU, and NAU - all of which are highly credible universities. I live in Tucson, so I spoke to a UA academic adviser in person. He initially made a face at me when I showed him my unofficial transcript for UOP, but confirmed that all of the courses that I had taken would be transferable to the UofA. Similarly, ASU and NAU both accepted all of my UOP credits, no questions asked. True, some did not transfer directly into the requirements for my major (really this was only an issue for the UA) but this was due to slight variations in the curriculum. And let me emphasize the word "slight." The education I have received through my state's school was no better than what I received from the UOP.

I did wind up completing my undergrad (BSBA) through UOP, and it did have much to do with time already invested. I did not see the point of extending my undergrad an extra year in order to take extra classes (such as calculus) to satisfy some other university's requirements. I also eventually wound up with a competent learning team, so many of the teamwork woes were resolved. Overall, once I had a good learning team to work with, the rest of my studies at UOP were enjoyable.

In addition, I had no problem getting accepted into two different graduate programs following graduation from UOP - again, both at highly credible institutions. I am currently in a graduate program through NAU, but am transferring to an online MBA program through University of Liverpool (if you question the credibility of the University of Liverpool, check out its world rankings - ranks higher than the University of Arizona). For those who question the academic quality of online classes - take a few graduate-level courses before passing judgment. I have found these to be much more rigorous than traditional lecture-based classes!

I also have a friend who graduated with a B.S.B.A from UOP in 1999, then went on the get her master's degree from ASU. She was originally enrolled in a program at the UA, but transferred to UOP due to the lack of student support by professors, counselors, and administrators alike. She did not regret her decision to change programs one bit and has had no problems in getting her credits accepted at other universities.

Yes. I'm sure there are some exceptions based on your major. Say you were going for your BA in Biology, a university might request a certain list of Science and Math based subjects be taken at their campus but I'm sure most of your credits would be accepted. In an effort to save time and money, try finding out which credits will transfer before you take the classes by calling a counselor at the university you wish to attend.

I just left the University of Phoenix/Online and transferred to Western Illinois University in the Quad Cities. I had nearly completed my associates degree (42/60 credits) through UOP/Online, but decided to cut my losses and transfer to a local college. WIU accepted about half of my credits towards for the freshman and software year classes. I have to take 11 classes at a local community college to meet all of the requirements to attend WIU. Sure, all of the credits are accepted, but they don't necessarily apply to my major. Instead they are used as electives.

My advice/thoughts to anyone thinking about attending Phoenix is this:

1. Think about the reputation and experience you receive at Phoenix. It certainly is easier to obtain a degree from Phoenix Online than a traditional school, and that isn't a secret among hiring employers. Networking with people online through UOP is very, very unlikely to assist you with finding a job or gaining experience among peers like a traditional school is likely to do.

2. Bring class schedule to local college advisors. Even if you think you will finish your bachelors with UOP, like I did, take the class schedule to a local college advisor and ask them if all of the credits would be transferrable to a similar degree.

3. You are paying for convenience. UOP Online isn't cheap... I paid $320 per credit hour, plus a $70 fee for each class. UOP warned me when I was starting my withdrawal process that I would end up paying far more at my local college because I would have to pay for books. After paying for books, I might be close to paying $320, but to me it is worth it.

4. Lack of Instructor Quality. I completed 14 classes, 42 credit hours, and almost every teacher had "copy and paste" type feedback for every assignment. I can honestly say I would do the same thing if I could get away with it. This didn't bother me very much though because I was in it for one thing, the bachelor's degree.

I took classes at University of Phoenix from 2004 to 2005 in their BSIT program. I have to admit that I was very unhappy with the way classes were conducted online from the very start, but I did my best and put my best efforts into them and repeatedly finished with top grades. In the end I wound up dropping from the program due to Hurricane Katrina and the effect it had on my job (company had to close). In 2008 I decided to go back to school full-time at a traditional university, Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana. That was where the reality of just what UoP is became clear. During the enrollment process I attempted to transfer 36 hours from UoP, and of those 36 hours only 3 were accepted. Math 101 and 102, which UoP lists as "College Algebra," were not accepted and I was made to retake both, the stance of the University being that these classes amounted to nothing more than what is taught at the remedial level at NSU. When I pursued this and asked what the basis for this decision was, I was shown a copy of UoP curriculum and also a copy of the text book used, so it became obvious that their decision to deny these credits was not unfounded. The same was true of every other credit that was denied transfer. In the end I was granted transfer of 3 hours which they counted towards a CMPS (Computer Science) 101 classes.

I just want to add that your answer was so helpful to me. I have wondered if it was worth paying the 2K that I owe them for a direct study class that really was overwhelming. Yes, the teamwork concept can be difficult at times especially when you work with people that expect you to do all the work, which is similar to most workplace situations. The professors were great though. The experience was an enjoyable one, but I really don't see how the classes that I've taken which yes, helped me personally and academically, but just seem to be so similar and repetitive that I don't know how it will be integrated into my Early Childhood major? I guess I'll just have to pay my bill and find out. It doesn't hurt to try and not feel that my experience at UOP was in vain. Thanks again.

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Yes, the University of Phoenix is a SCAM, as it is stricly for profit, and it targets the least able to succeed students (cash cows) in college for its enrollment (sales).

Most importantly, graduates of UoP are no better off than anyone. You can earn a 4.0 GPA at UoP just by typing papers (replaces real life hands on experience). Don't expect an UoP degree to hold any value in the real world.

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I heard "The Bleeding Heart Show" by The New Pornographers was being used by University of Phoenix for some ads, though I'm not sure if that's the one you're referring to. Check it out anyways...and wait til towards the middle-end of the song, I think that's the part they use.