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Q: how many students go to in phoenix college?
how many students go to in phoenix college?

A: The University of Phoenix (UPX) is a for-profit educational institution that specializes in adult education. The largest private university in North America, it has an enrollment of more than 345,300 students By the United States Department of Education graduation standards the University of Phoenix rate is only 16%. Compared to the national average of 55% it is among the nation's lowest, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Phoenix#Quality_of_education As an educator with 30 years experience in college administration, my personal opinion is to be wary of "for-profit" schools. s

Q: Is the University of Phoenix Online a real college or is it just a diploma mill?
I want to get a Master's degree online, but I'm not sure if the University of Phoenix Online is a real college or if it is just a con. Does anyone know for sure? Would employers look down on me for having UOP on my resume?

A: Because many longstanding, regionally accredited, and completely reputable state universities now offer courses and even degrees online, you can now pursue almost any area of study, including many Master's degrees, through distance education. The links below are the absolute best you will find. They contain more links to many well-respected state university distance education programs. What distinguishes these sorts of programs is that the courses are generally transferable between regionally accredited institutions. Sometimes, the degrees offered are identical to those earned on campus. I would advise you to start by looking at the state university system in the state in which you live, and check to see if they offer the programs and courses in which you are interested. If not, check some other state universities. (Pennsylvania has a great system, for instance.) Avoid the "online universities" (for-profit businesses, like U Phoenix, Capella, AIU, etc.) at all costs. These businesses do not deliver on their promises. Phoenix has been sued for deceptive business practices, AIU has lost its accreditation, etc. Note: In institutions of higher education, regional accreditation is better than national accreditation. This sounds odd, but I assure you that it is the case. The regional accreditors are: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSACS) New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCACS) Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NCCU) Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) If a program is not accredited by one of these associations, it is best to stay away. Also, accreditation in one region is respected in all others. So a degree from an NCCU-accredited institution will be regarded as valid in all areas outside of the Northwest. If you do a search on Yahoo!Answers, you will find many people complaining that their U of Phoenix degrees are not being taken seriously by employers. These degrees are actually laughed at in academia. Best wishes to you, and good for you for asking the question before wasting your money!

Q: What's the best community college in the phoenix area?
I live in Mississippi and am currently attending Ole Miss, and I hate it. I just have to get out of the south before I go crazy. So the only time I've ever been to phoenix was when I stopped and perused about for a little bit somewhere near Scottsdale on my way to San Diego (drove all the way there :o). So I plan on trying to move somewhere in the Tempe area seeing as how I'm 20 and it seems like a place I'd get along well in since ASU is there but being out of state and still being in my first two years of college I think a community college would work best seeing as how its cheaper, so I was wondering what the best community college in the area is. I would prefer it to be in a nice part of town, attendees median age range be in the 20's, and it not be a run down campus. I've only heard of Scottsdale community college and Mesa community college but no specifics on either. Also, if there is any extra advice anyone would like to give me about my move I'd appreciate that too, thanks

A: I went to GCC (Glendale Community College - main campus and north campus) for pharmacy prerequisites. The main campus is a HUGE campus that offers a little bit of everything. I needed to take evening classes due to my work schedule and it worked out great! My brothers went to PVCC (Paradise Valley Community College) for Fire Science and they had a lot of fun. They both work for the Phoenix Fire Department now. I guess it just depends on what you are interested in and where you live. Since you are looking to move to the east area you might want to check out Scottsdale Community College. Here is a link to a website that has all the community college info: http://www.maricopa.edu/ Good luck!

Q: Has anyone who graduated from University of Phoenix or Westwood College got into Grad school?
Has anyone who graduated with a bachelor's degree from University of Phoenix or Westwood College get into a graduate school? And I mean get accepted to a traditional graduate school, not a masters program at a technical/career college

A: Both "colleges" give their students bogus degrees. Both bachelor's and graduate's degree are fake.

Q: Axia College of the University of Phoenix, whats the difference?
What's the difference between the Axia College and the University of Phoenix? I know they are connected and accredited, but I notice they have 3 catergories for credits, one is Axia the other is Undergraduate and last Graduate? Well someone please explain?

A: Axia College is the University of Phoenix's equivilant of a community college. They were talking about bringing this portion of the college out some time ago, and my guess it that it has been out now for a few months. The purpuse of Axia is to provide a flexible, on-line way of easing people back into the educational process and providing non-traditional learners with the opportunity to go back to college. The degrees are fully accredited associate degrees and will prepare people for more specialized jobs or allow them to go on to a four year college. Then UoP picks them up for the last two years of there undergrad program or their graduate program, if they so choose. Why did the break off Axia from the main Phoenix program? In was, in part, because of some of the bad press they got from 1) some of their past business practices , 2) from a WHOLE lot of people who tried to go to college on line, weren't ready for it, and then had to drop out for one reason or another. Then, rather than be reflective and try and figure out why they failed, these people blame the university for their failures and start posting whiny posts on www.uopsucks.com or www.rate-it-all.com. Go there, read the whiny posts if you want, but please put it in perspective. After receiving a traditional 'brick and mortar (BM)' Bachelor's degree and two more BM Master's from traditional universities, I enrolled in UoP's MSCIS program in 2003. I finished in 2005, and I would judge the quality of the program on par with the Master's degrees that I got in more traditional 'brick and mortar' programs. In fact, the quality of professors at UoP was WAY higher than a lot of the crappy professors I was forced to sit through during my BM undergraduate days. Oh, BTW, less that six months after I graduated I accepted a job which gave me a $30,000 per year increase over what I had been doing. I was told after I was hired that I would NOT have been hired if I did not have the Master's degree from UoP.

Q: Will a BA Degree from University of Phoenix meet California State College requirements for a Masters Degree?
Does anyone know if earning a BS in Business Management from University of Phoenix online will meet the requirements needed to enroll in one of the California State Colleges (for example San Jose State University) Masters or MBA program?

A: It is an accredited university -- so it meets the minimum standards. However, it is not respected -- and many graduate schools will not take it very seriously. To increase your chances of getting into a decent graduate program, I would suggest going to a better school. Why not send an Email to the admissions officers at schools that interest you and ask them if a degree from U of P will hurt your chances of getting in?

Q: University of Phoenix online transfer to community college?
I'm a senior in high school and after graduation i want to get certified as a cosmetologist (11 months) then get a masters degree in business. For my first year i would like to attend phoenix online then transfer to an actual university or community college. My question is would it be possible to transfer phoenix online credits to an actual college? and would it be smart to do?

A: Yes it's possible in fact they advise you to do that. The only down fault of this is that University of Phoenix is much expensive while attending online. Of course it is much faster, but more expensive because it's a "University". Colleges are less expensive but have longer terms. So really it would be smart but not so if you will be paying twice as much in the end. If you are getting financial aid, then I wouldn't recommend it. You will be having to pay 2 bills instead of just one.

Q: Is axia college the same as university of phoenix?
I am pretty sure I did everything for signing up for school through phoenix university. However now I am enrolled in Axia college of university of phoenix. I just assumed it was just a division of the school because it was so large. Then while browsing online, I came across some chats making me think that I am getting a degree from Axia and not UOP. What the heck. If I wanted to go to a college not a university I wouldn't be paying the outrageous prices. Let me know ANYTHING please

A: "And many states don't recognize UOP degrees due to accreditation issues." Posters please indicate which states don't accept regional accreditation as sufficient in their state. I believe you will find that this is simply not true. UoP is regionally accredited just like the state U in every state - this is not the issue. The issue is that the reputation of UoP is not so hot (regionally accredited or not). UoP has earned a poor reputation in the world of academia whether or not it is deserved. That reputation can cause you problems later. Axia is the community college division of University of Phoenix. Some people believe this was a way to separate the business from the bad reputation of UoP. "If I wanted to go to a college not a university ..." Understand that there is no difference in real practice between a college and a university in the US. There are many fine universities that call themselves a college and there are many fine colleges that call themselves a university. In 2007, the two words have come to mean the same. "I wouldn't be paying the outrageous prices. ..." One has to wonder why you've decided to pay these prices for a degree that you can earn elsewhere for less and have with a better reputation. A bachelor's degree from UoP will cost you about the same as one from Harvard University and about 3-5 times what one would cost at your local state university. If you've decided that UoP is the best option for your needs then by all means follow that path. Be certain you've explored other options for a degree online though -- UMass, UFlorida, Florida State, CalState, Oklahoma, UTexas, and 100s of others offer their degrees online for less than what UoP will cost you and a much better reputation (if not education).

Q: What can I do with my medical doctor license from Phoenix College? ?
I paid over 500 bucks for it.

A: You're going to make one hell of a security guard.

Q: How much is the tuition in U of Phoenix online college? What about other online colleges?


A: UoP is accredited by the same regional accreditor that accredits the University of Arizona. While they may not be the best college in the world (and may be close to the worst); whatever anyone says about their accreditation is also being said about UAz and the other colleges (such as WVa) accredited by the North Central Association. Now, to answer your question: Other online colleges first: They range from $150 per semester hour to over $650 per semester hour. Louisiana State and Peru State are pretty reasonable at the lower end; Harvard, Johns Hopkins, and George Washington U are at that other end. At $650 per semester hour, a bachelor's degree would cost about $78,000 University of West Florida waives out of state tuition for online students - that makes them about $125 per semester hour. Your state U will probably be the best price available. UoP tuition is $495 per semester hour plus fees. A bachelor's degree from there will cost about (120 x $495) $59,400; that's WAY more than you can get one for at any number of other places and have a degree with considerably more value based on reputation. Their graduate tuition of $612-692 per semester hour is more than you'd pay at either Harvard or Johns Hopkins. note: the link to classesUSA in the other person's post provides a direct endorsement of some the lowest reputed accredited colleges in the country; including UoP. Do your degree online if you want to but do it at a college that has a presense and a valid reputation.

Q: I attend Axia College of the University of Phoenix and need to settle some disturbing news I heard recently?
I was told that credits earned from Axia are not transferable to other colleges, but only after completion of a bachelors degree at the University of Phoenix. *Is this true?

A: If Axia is regionally accredited, then your credits should be transferrable to other universities. I know that U of Phoenix itself is regionally accredited, but that does not mean that Axia is. I'd think it would be, though, through the U of P. But you'd want to ask. So long as they are regionally accredited, your credits should be eligible to transfer to reputable universities. However, each university evaluates credit transfers, and will decide which of your credits will transfer. This would be true if you'd gone to Axia or to Harvard. But if Axia is regionally accredited, your credits will be eligible to transfer. The wrinkle can come in your major classes, or if you're studying something that's considered a trade. Sometimes, some of your classes in your major may not transfer, or they'll transfer as electives rather than credits for your major. Sometimes, if you're taking vocational or remedial classes, those won't transfer. In the end, it's up to the university you transfer into to determine which of your credits they'll take as transfer credits. But so long as you go to a regionally accredited school, you have the best shot of having maximum credits transfer.

Q: Can you take your basic classes for college online at Univ of Phoenix?
I know you have to take basic classes your freshman year in college so you have time to figure out what you want to do with the rest of your life. But I already know what I want to do and what school I want to get into. I was planning on taking my basic courses online at University of Phoenix but can you do that??? Can you take basic courses at University of Phoenix and when I get to the college of my dreams I can go straight into the classes my major will require?? thank you

A: You can, but there are many cheaper alternatives. The University of Phoenix is a "for profit" university. Some of the "required" courses at UoP don't transfer and in some cases, they split what would be ONE class into two. Why? Well, that's more money!!! Although it is convenient, many local colleges now offer classes via the Internet or even televised courses. Consider taking your basics at a local junior college. It's much cheaper and actually a great way to ease into the college scene. If there is a college you want to graduate from, find out exactly how many hours you must have at THAT school to get a degree from there. Once you've finished your basics, transfer to the school of your dreams and get THEIR degree. Good Luck !

Q: What is a good online college to go to besides University of Phoenix?.?
I'm looking for a good college that is fully accredited and has online classes that are accelerated. I would like classes to be less than 8 weeks. I'm going to University of Phoenix now but I'm hearing so many bad reports I would like to explore other opions before I'm in too deep. I don't want Troy University or Strayer University but anyone else will do as long as is fully accredited.

A: Switching from one For Profit online university that no one respects to another is like stopping hitting your head with a frying pan in order to start hitting it with a pot. Transfer to a public university. Many of them are allowing you to take many of your classes on-line, are cheaper and are respected.

Q: Can i transfer Credit from University of Phoenix to a community college?
.Unfortunalty i MEPS canceled my 6 year contract with the marines.I made a really bad choice in going to this scam school. I had no choice but to go hear since i was enlisting in the marine corps. I got out THANK GOD, i have 12 credits is it possible i can transfer those credits to a coomunity college. PLEASE ONLY SERIOUS ANSWERS NO B.S.

A: I would say very likely. They are accredited after all. Thanks Bill

Q: Is the University of Phoenix an accredited college?
I'm wondering if their aggressive advertising campaign has hurt their reputation. Are their degrees valued?

A: Yes, but not all their degree programs are. Be sure if you enroll that the program you're in, as well as the school, is accredited.