University of Phoenix (Campus) Reviews

  • 269 Reviews
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  • Annual Tuition: $9,552
87% of 269 students said this degree improved their career prospects
91% of 269 students said they would recommend this school to others
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Student & Graduate Reviews

Amy Hicks
  • Reviewed: 10/16/2015
  • Degree: Business
"The workload is intense and the material is challenging. It would be helpful to have required internships and more job placement. More of an explanation on learning teams and accountability would be helpful. Also events on campus could be beneficial in bringing students together"
Mona Karaman
  • Reviewed: 9/7/2015
  • Degree: Marriage & Family Therapy
"I was enrolled in the MFT program. It's a waste of time. The school is not challenging. It does not teach you anything. Professors don't care. They take anyone who has a BA degree. The pass rate is horrible. Everything is done in groups. Also, Grades are based on group work. It is convenient though. I suggest anyone who wishes to enroll in this program to think about it. Why not apply to other universities with a higher pass rate and where they require admission essays, decent grades, and recommendations? I need a challenging school to go to. Somewhere where I feel I can learn something. Maybe others had better experiences, but it's not the university for me."
James Ogden
  • Reviewed: 8/22/2015
  • Degree: Business
"Pros: Resources available online are the biggest benefit. Networking is the next best benefit. Teachers merely facilitate graduate education. Teachers are not responsible for what graduate students learn. That burden is on the graduate student. Cons: Not sure of fellow student commitment some students bring to the course, minimums vs maximum effort to learn something new. Faculty must intervene when necessary to keep the class on track by correcting inappropriate behavior or decisions and not letting students fight it out among themselves. The goal is to prepare students for academic as well as realistic work situations."
Angela Mottu
  • Reviewed: 5/13/2015
  • Degree: Accounting
"The pros are the small class size, knowledgable professors, hybrid courses, great schedules,and great online resources. The only cons that I have are the prices are a bit expensive for the Masters courses."
Renee McCrary
  • Reviewed: 5/5/2015
  • Degree: Marriage & Family Therapy
"I truly appreciate this program and the wisdom and life and career experiences of the instructors. I feel that the work load is sufficient but the required reading is slightly unrealistic for those of us who are working full time jobs and who have families. I also worry if prospective employers, view UOP's education as relevant in the workplace. I understand that we are not the Stanford or UC level students, but we are investing a considerable amount and money into this education and hope that this will be marketable."
Marcee Buxton
  • Reviewed: 4/29/2015
  • Degree: School Counseling
"University of Phoenix a great option for working adults who want to continue their education. Classes are one night a week, with the homework and group projects completed online. Instructors all work in the field they are teaching, giving you real life experience."
Tameka Ward
  • Reviewed: 4/15/2015
  • Degree: MBA
"I really like the flexibility of the graduate program at the University of Phoenix."
Linda Stark
  • Reviewed: 4/8/2015
  • Degree: Counseling
"Pros: Faculty who are working in the field. Courses relevant to the license I'm pursuing. Good balance of work and school due to schedule layout. Cons: Full time program, but somewhat longer than usual programs due to schedule. Online Learning System is somewhat glitchy (but they are working on this)."
Jo Kelly
  • Reviewed: 3/28/2015
  • Degree: Business
"The program needs to be more challenging; for example, in class quizzes and exams. Most students do not even read the material, they just look in the book for the answers when taking their test."
Erun Amsden
  • Reviewed: 3/23/2015
  • Degree: MBA
"I completed my MBA with the University of Phoenix at one of their field locations. I thoroughly enjoyed the pace of the program, the knowledge and background of the faculty, and the interactions with the other students. Our class sizes were small, allowing for relationships to form quickly and for individual attention from the instructors. I rated the social life low, because the nature of the program is for working adults and therefore there isn't a lot of campus interaction outside of the classroom and group work. The workload was rigorous, but prepared me for future careers in management and business."
Sharon Hall
  • Reviewed: 3/21/2015
  • Degree: Business
"I had been out of school a while before pursuing my masters. I enjoyed all of the classes and the interaction with the students. The pros of starting the graduate program after entering the workforce was that it gave me the ability to have intellectual discourse with other professionals in class regarding work-related experiences. After graduation I started the doctoral program because of my experience in the graduate program. The cons of graduate school would be the cost factor. I was able to get financial aid to help with the cost. Now I have to worry about paying it all back."
Amy Mundello
  • Reviewed: 3/17/2015
  • Degree: Counseling
"I am really enjoying my graduate program. I appreciate that I can go to class one night a week and still keep my full-time job. I am also finding that working in learning teams has been an unexpected plus to this program. The one con I can really come up with is the cost. I cannot help but fear the payments that will come once I graduate but I trust that it will all be worthwhile."
Vincent Meno
  • Reviewed: 3/16/2015
  • Degree: Nursing
"I'm actually enrolled in a dual masters program (MBA/MSN) to better understand the business aspect of any healthcare facilities. At the same time, pursuing an MSN in education to become a clinical nurse instructor for a college/university. The only setback, if any, is maintain balance with academics, professional, and personal life."
Vincent Meno
  • Reviewed: 3/11/2015
  • Degree: Nursing
"PROS: -flexibility due to working full-time -accessibility to near by campuses -professional staff/educators -affordability CONS: -nothing comes to mind"
Nancy Dominguez
  • Reviewed: 3/9/2015
  • Degree: Counseling
"The pros about this programs is that it caters to the full time worker. This program challenges you to think critically and deliver that information professionally. The cons would be that University of Phoenix has not built up the reputation of a really good grad school. I hope in the near future that if goes that way."
Rosemarie Garcia
  • Reviewed: 3/2/2015
  • Degree: Counseling
"The University of Phoenix San Diego Campus offers an incredible amount of academic and social support. The faculty works extremely hard to ensure that all students are aware of work shops that offer help with things such as Microsoft Office, career development, and special services for veterans and returning students. The array of programs available to students is very impressive and the amount of time that faculty is willing to spend with students to ensure adequate learning is very encouraging. There are times when class assignments do not flow exactly with the lesson plan, but the overall quality of work that is required per class is adequate in helping students learn the material. Faculty members are always encouraging on assignments and offer appropriate feedback to help students work on weaknesses and build upon strengths. UoP definitely strives to ensure that each student succeeds. Group work is a requirement for all courses and although it can seem tedious at times, it is extrememly beneficial in the end; students learn to collaborate with individuals of varying backgrounds and value systems, which helps to build good communication and cooperative skills. I would definitely recommend UoP to anyone seeking a college education! I have been able to work full time all while pursuing a Master's degree that I am excited to implement in the work force."
Cari Cantwell
  • Reviewed: 3/2/2015
  • Degree: Counseling
"I am pleased with the level of difficulty of the classes and the commitment the school has to sending out graduates who will be able to represent the State of Colorado as well as the University of Phoenix. The individuals in these cohorts take it seriously, as they should. Therefore we are able to learn from one another and help each other prepare for the next step in our careers."
Miguel Batiz
  • Reviewed: 3/2/2015
  • Degree: Project Management
"I am on the pursuing of my master degree in Project management. And the pro that I can take out benefits its thal all professors in my courses every-one have some experiencia, also they are professionals in the campus that their challenges ant knowledge in the classes are very helpful when its comes to any questions, assigments, discussions and they prepare you for facing thay challenges. Also in my graduate program the Universuty give a graduation team, that its composed bu an Academic and Financial Advisor, they are very helpful, they always are help in every step and processes; And this teach that no matter what program im attending and pursuing, I have ti put my passion in it and be at the disposal to learn something new in every process."
DeMichael Scott
  • Reviewed: 2/13/2015
  • Degree: Business
"The pros to this particular program structure of the University of Phoenix, is the ability to learn the necessary knowledge requirements through the text and course materials, but as well as, gain practical experience from instructors who have already been where I am pursuing for professional growth."
Sally Sagario
  • Reviewed: 2/12/2015
  • Degree: MBA
"I'm a single parent of two daughters, so being able to pursue a master's degree while working was a blessing. I was still able to spend quality time with my girls, work to provide enough for my family, and due to the way grad school was setup, higher education was really achievable. I was really intimidated by the MBA program since more of my educational background was in health science and the fact that I didn't take my undergrad too seriously resulting in a really low gpa. I was accepted in the MBA program under provisional status for my first four courses. From the beginning, I had bad studying and writing habits and never took a business course during college. My friend worked for UoP and she reminded me that I'm a sharp person and I am a person worthy of a graduate degree. With motivation I started taking grad school seriously and I did this by participating in workshops such as Microsoft Office and APA formatting. These resources and consistent support from faculty and staff made achieving an MBA achievable. There was a lot of reading and tons of papers to write, which is expected from any grad course. The diverse faculty along with their huge array of experiences kept class interesting because they lived through what they were teaching to us. All of my instructors were working FT in their prospective fields One con that is probably likely every where are the groups. Some people have been in the same cohort and work together for so long that it's tough to penetrate their circle. Sometimes you can make a group and will work very well together. In general, working with people will always be a challenging and hopefully grow you. This "con" is more a of a realization that we will always work with someone, and sometimes someone we don't like. But that's okay because that's what makes life interesting, our meaningful interactions with others."