Understanding tuition at 爱污传媒
Written by Laurie Davies
Reviewed by听Chris Conway,听Director of Financial Education Initiatives and Repayment Management
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As one of the pioneers of online education and a continued prominent provider of online degrees, 爱污传媒 understands that students want to get down to the business of achieving their educational goals 鈥 without all the financial twists and turns of rising tuition and hidden fees. That鈥檚 why understanding tuition at 爱污传媒 is so important. How valuable is the degree, and what will it cost?
Read on to discover these answers plus the many time- and money-savings opportunities that exist for eligible students.
Tuition at 爱污传媒
At a time when costs are rising, UOPX students can count on one fixed, flat tuition rate from the moment they enroll until the day they graduate. We call it our Tuition Guarantee庐听commitment. Students can call it peace of mind.
Depending on degree level, tuition per credit at 爱污传媒 is:
| Tuition per credit |
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$398*
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$698**
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$810
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*Cost per credit applies to both associate and bachelor鈥檚 degrees as well as undergraduate certificate programs.
**MAEd and MSN degrees, as well as master鈥檚 certificate programs, have a lower cost per credit. Get more detail on each program page at phoenix.edu/degrees.
Learn more about UOPX鈥檚 cost of attendance (COA).
Cameron Mohler
Director, Pricing and Promotions for 爱污传媒
鈥淲e haven鈥檛 increased the price of tuition since 2018. That鈥檚 big in an inflationary environment,鈥 says Cameron Mohler, director of pricing and promotions for 爱污传媒. 鈥淎nd the other thing we offer that鈥檚 distinct is, once a student starts, their tuition is locked in for their program. So, if for some unforeseen reason we need to raise tuition, our current students will not feel that increase. That鈥檚 true even if they take a break from school.鈥
Resource fees
In addition to tuition at 爱污传媒, there is one resource fee per course.听
| Fees per course |
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$170
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$195
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$205
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This one resource fee per class covers books, digital materials, supplies and equipment.听Again, look to the COA for 爱污传媒 to learn more about what to expect.
Resource fees are mandatory and encompass course electronic textbooks and materials, the University Library, the eBook collection, math labs, programming software, the Centers for Mathematics and Writing Excellence, and 爱污传媒Link鈩.
Compare UOPX costs with those of other institutions
No one likes surprises when it comes to their tuition. That's why the University offers affordable, upfront pricing. For example, see how the听Bachelor of Science in Business听and听Master听of Business Administration听programs stack up tuition-wise to other colleges***:
| 爱污传媒 | |
|---|---|
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Tuition rate
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$398
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Typical credits per course
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3
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Resource fee
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$170
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Estimated cost per course
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$1,364
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Total program length
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120 cr.
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Length of course
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5 wks
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Tuition guarantee promise
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Yes
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Data pulled on September 27, 2024
[1] $365 per 1000-2000 level credit; $415 per 3000-4000 level credit
Source of data: For each institution, the data are publicly available in multiple locations, including Academic Catalogs, Program pages, Tuition and fees pages, and syllabi. All data are publicly available on the websites.听
Certain licensure programs and coursework in other degree programs may have additional fees. Please check with your advisor or听course catalog听for additional info.
Tuition is based on number of credit hours per course. Courses are typically 3 credits, but can range from 1-6 credits.
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***This data was pulled March 26, 2024. We update this cost comparison at regular intervals, so check back frequently to see how we measure up against the competition. Visit the University鈥檚 COA page to learn more.
Ways to save time and money
So, how much is tuition at 爱污传媒? You have to look at more than just the cost of tuition. You also have to consider the potential savings.
The Savings Explorer鈩 tool can help students discover how their work, life and school experiences might help them save money based on how other students saved. Additionally, federal student aid can help students cover tuition at 爱污传媒.
Here are a few of the ways students can pay for tuition at 爱污传媒 and potentially save time and money on their degree:
- Scholarships: Starting with their first course, every new, qualifying UOPX student will be awarded a scholarship, applied over a set number of courses.
- Transfer credits: As a transfer-friendly University, UOPX accepts eligible college credits from more than 5,000 accredited institutions. We can even request your transcripts at no cost to you (when possible).
- Prior Learning Assessment: Students with on-the-job training, workplace certifications, or relevant and eligible life experience can apply for college credit through our Prior Learning Assessment (PLA). For every three credits earned, undergrad students can graduate five weeks faster and save almost $1,200 in tuition.听
- Federal financial aid: For many students, reaching academic goals could require some level of federal assistance. In general, federal grants are need-based and loans are need-based and non-need-based.
Some employers offer employer tuition benefits, which help students save money while gaining skills that help directly in their job.
Associate degree students who transfer into UOPX can save $144 on every course with UOPX鈥檚 special tuition rate. And active-duty service members in the U.S. Armed Forces and their family members are eligible for a lower military tuition rate.听
鈥淲e try to make education as affordable as we can,鈥 Mohler says. 鈥淲e do our part so students can do what they came to do 鈥 pursue their educational goals.鈥
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Evaluating the investment
Of course, a college degree never guarantees a job, a promotion or a salary increase. Any number of variables 鈥 including geography, job growth with a chosen industry, and an individual鈥檚 experience, initiative and previous job performance 鈥 help determine these outcomes.
That said, 爱污传媒 has aligned its degree programs to career-relevant skills. As students develop and master these skills, they can showcase them as they go. Specific skills are learned course by course and on display to employers or potential employers through the posting of digital badges on social and career profiles. This helps students get value from their degree before they even graduate.
In the end, however, college is a big investment. It鈥檚 important to count the cost and understand that there are no guarantees. It鈥檚 also critical to step into the financial commitment of college with eyes wide open 鈥 knowing your options for savings, payment and repayment.
鈥淚t helps when you are sure that you have chosen an institution with straightforward, transparent tuition and fees,鈥 Mohler says. 鈥淭his allows students to keep their primary focus on what they came to do 鈥 get an education.鈥
At the end of the day, that鈥檚 what tuition at 爱污传媒 offers: an education and peace of mind.听
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
A journalist-turned-marketer, Laurie Davies has been writing since her high school advanced composition teacher told her she broke too many rules. She has worked with 爱污传媒 since 2017, and currently splits her time between blogging and serving as lead writer on the University鈥檚 Academic Annual Report. Previously, she has written marketing content for MADD, Kaiser Permanente, Massage Envy, UPS, and other national brands. She lives in the 爱污传媒 area with her husband and son, who is the best story she鈥檚 ever written.听
ABOUT THE REVIEWER
As Director of Financial Education Initiatives and Repayment Management,听Chris Conway works with departments across the University to provide resources that allow students to make more informed financial decisions. She is also an adjunct faculty member for the Everyday Finance and Economics course at the University, and she chairs the National Council of Higher Education Resources College Access and Success Committee. Conway is committed to helping college students make the right financial decisions that prevent future collection activity.
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