University of Phoenix-California

www.phoenix.edu

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,552

0% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$14,191

After Financial Aid

2020 Enrolled Students

3,179

100% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

24%

62 Graduates

About

University of Phoenix-California is a higher education institution located in San Bernardino County, CA. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at University of Phoenix-California were General Business Administration & Management (666 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (203 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (122 degrees).

In 2020, 1,912 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 unknown (799 degrees), 1.74 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (459 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Phoenix-California is $9,552, which is $−12,978 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Phoenix-California is $9,552, which is $−12,978 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,191.

In 2020, 72% of undergraduate students attending University of Phoenix-California received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 40% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,552

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at University of Phoenix-California was $9,552. The cost of tuition at University of Phoenix-California is $−12,978 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

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

Average Net Price

$14,191

2020 Value

7.32%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 University of Phoenix-California had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,191. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of University of Phoenix-California grew by 7.32%.

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.

Other Student Expenses

$5,250

Room and Board

$1,360

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Phoenix-California was of $5,250 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,360. The cost of room and board increased by 1.94% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

40%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

72% of undergraduate students at University of Phoenix-California received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 28.6% with respect to 2019, when 56% 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.

Enrollment

University of Phoenix-California has a total enrollment of 3,179 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Phoenix-California is 3,179 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 24.4% Hispanic or Latino, 14.5% White, 10.3% Black or African American, 3.99% Asian, 2.45% Two or More Races, 1.07% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.503% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at University of Phoenix-California in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (14.4%), followed by White Male (9.99%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.74%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (15.9%), followed by White Male (9.53%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (9.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Phoenix-California, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,179 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Phoenix-California is 3,179 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 68.8% 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 (75%), 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

Hispanic or Latino
777
White
461
Black or African American
329

The enrolled student population at University of Phoenix-California is 24.4% Hispanic or Latino, 14.5% White, 10.3% Black or African American, 3.99% Asian, 2.45% Two or More Races, 1.07% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.503% 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 52.6% White, 16.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,354 students (42.6%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 396 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 unknown (799 degrees awarded). There were 1.74 times more unknown graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (459 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Phoenix-California is General Business Administration & Management (666 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (203 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (122 degrees).

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 (1,156 degrees awarded), Protective Services (144 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (66 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 (1,387,650 people), Accountants & auditors (1,061,040 people), Other managers (784,082 people), Software developers (544,744 people), and Financial managers (468,731 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Phoenix-California are Business (1,156 degrees awarded), Protective Services (144 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (66 degrees), Health (427 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (90 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

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 Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

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 (1,810,167 people), Computer Systems Design (920,310 people), Elementary & secondary schools (766,224 people), Banking & related activities (542,306 people), and Insurance carriers (537,668 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

General Business Administration & Management
666 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
203 degree-majorss awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
122 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Phoenix-California was General Business Administration & Management with 666 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

1,154

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

758

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 1,154 degrees were awarded to men at University of Phoenix-California, which is 1.52 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (758).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 784 degrees were awarded to men at University of Phoenix-California in General Business Administration & Management, which is 3.28 times more than the 239 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 239 degrees were awarded to women at University of Phoenix-California in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.305 times less than the 784 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

19%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 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, 19% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 22% 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.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (33.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at University of Phoenix-California is Female and Black or African American (33.3% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 43.5% of graduates (27 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Unknown
799 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
459 degrees awarded
White
308 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Phoenix-California is unknown (799 degrees awarded). There were 1.74 times more unknown recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (459 degrees).

41.8% of degree recipients (799 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

Hispanic or Latino Male
230 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
229 degrees awarded
White Male
201 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Phoenix-California is hispanic or latino male (230 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more hispanic or latino male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (229 degrees).