University of Phoenix-California

www.phoenix.edu

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,552

2021 Average Net Price

$15,400

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,595

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

18.8%

15 Graduates

About

University of Phoenix-California is a higher education institution located in San Bernardino County, CA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Phoenix-California were General Business Administration & Management (624 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (118 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (68 degrees).

In 2021, 1,624 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Phoenix-California. 39.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 60.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (392 degrees), 1.46 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (268 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Phoenix-California is $9,552, which is $−13,632 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Phoenix-California is $9,552, which is $−13,632 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,400.

In 2021, 72% of undergraduate students attending University of Phoenix-California received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 38% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,552

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of Phoenix-California was $9,552. The cost of tuition at University of Phoenix-California is $−13,632 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Phoenix-California (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,400

2021 Value

8.52%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of Phoenix-California had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,400. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of Phoenix-California grew by 8.52%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Phoenix-California (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

38%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

72% of undergraduate students at University of Phoenix-California received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Phoenix-California (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Phoenix-California was 4.56%, which represents 86 out of the 1884 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

University of Phoenix-California had a total enrollment of 1,595 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of Phoenix-California is 1,595 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at University of Phoenix-California are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Phoenix-California, both undergraduate and graduate, is 25.8% Hispanic or Latino, 12.4% White, 10.3% Black or African American, 2.95% Asian, 1.69% Two or More Races, 1.13% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.502% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at University of Phoenix-California in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (14.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (10.2%) and White Male (8.53%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (19.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (9.45%) and Black or African American Female (8.06%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Phoenix-California in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,595 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Phoenix-California is 1,595 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at University of Phoenix-California are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Phoenix-California (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

33%

2020 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Phoenix-California was 33%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), University of Phoenix-California had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Phoenix-California (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
411 enrolled students
White
198 enrolled students
Black or African American
165 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Phoenix-California is 25.8% Hispanic or Latino, 12.4% White, 10.3% Black or African American, 2.95% Asian, 1.69% Two or More Races, 1.13% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.502% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 338 fewer women than men received degrees from University of Phoenix-California. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Phoenix-California is hispanic or latino (392 degrees awarded). There were 1.46 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (268 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Phoenix-California is General Business Administration & Management (624 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (118 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (68 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Phoenix-California, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Business (1,152 degrees awarded), Protective Services (77 degrees), and Health (316 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Phoenix-California are Registered nurses (1,432,383 people), Accountants & auditors (1,063,542 people), Other managers (833,549 people), Software developers (604,347 people), and Financial managers (492,502 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Phoenix-California in 2021 are Business (1,152 degrees awarded), Protective Services (77 degrees), Health (316 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (25 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (40 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Phoenix-California are Surgeons, Physicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at University of Phoenix-California are Business (1,152 degrees awarded), Protective Services (77 degrees), Health (316 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (25 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (40 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Phoenix-California are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,851,353 people), Computer Systems Design (998,042 people), Elementary & secondary schools (808,416 people), Banking & related activities (550,452 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (548,752 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Phoenix-California.

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
624 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
118 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
68 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Phoenix-California was General Business Administration & Management with 624 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Phoenix-California according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

981

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

643

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 981 degrees were awarded to men at University of Phoenix-California, which is 1.53 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (643).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Phoenix-California by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 699 degrees were awarded to men at University of Phoenix-California in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.56 times more than the 273 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 273 degrees were awarded to men at University of Phoenix-California in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.391 times less than the 699 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

22%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 1% of students graduating from University of Phoenix-California completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 22% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 27% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of Phoenix-California is Male and White (50% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
392 degrees awarded
White
268 degrees awarded
Black or African American
179 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Phoenix-California is hispanic or latino (392 degrees awarded). There were 1.46 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (268 degrees).

39.3% of degree recipients (639 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Male
216 degrees awarded
White Male
191 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
176 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Phoenix-California is hispanic or latino male (216 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more hispanic or latino male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (191 degrees).

Operations

University of Phoenix-California employs 2 No academic ranks. Most academics at University of Phoenix-California are Female No academic rank (2), and Male No academic rank (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Phoenix-California are: Management, with 46 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 40 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 17 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$30.7M

2018 Salaries

27.4%

decline from 2017

In 2018, University of Phoenix-California paid a median of $30.7M in salaries, a 27.4% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$210k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2018, University of Phoenix-California paid a total of $210k to 2 employees working as instructors, which represents 0.685% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

2 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

46 Employees

In 2018, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Phoenix-California was No academic rank with 2 employees.

In 2018, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Phoenix-California were Management with 46 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 40 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 17 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2018)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2018, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Phoenix-California was Female No academic rank with 2 employees, and Male No academic rank with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Phoenix-California.