University Of Phoenix Online
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Highlights
- Online component of North America's largest private university system
- Most students are working while earning their degrees
- Online programs established over 20 years ago
- Serves students from over 80 countries
- Classes run continuously enabling year-round admissions and accelerated studies
- The majority of students receive financial assistance
- Special tuition rates for military personnel, military spouses and veterans
- Accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.
About the School
Founded in 1976, the University of Phoenix (UOP) has a mission of enabling working adults the opportunity of higher education. Between its online and over 100 onsite locations the University has over 400,000 students. Begun in 1989, UOP's online programs give students the flexibility of when and where they complete their degrees as they continue to work in their jobs. The University has over 100 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in business, technology, health care, psychology, criminal justice, human services and education.
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Academic Programs
The University's fields of study target careers in business, communications, criminal justice, education, health care, management, nursing, and information technology. Areas of study are organized around colleges and divisions, which include:
- Axia College of University of Phoenix (Associate's Degrees) – This online-only school offers a core education to apply to future studies and/or a career. Degree concentrations include business, communications, criminal justice, education, health care, hospitality, human services, information technology, psychology and sports management.
- College of Arts and Sciences – Designed to give students a baseline education that encompasses the interdependencies that take place between disciplines. The baseline targets development of essential student capabilities including logical reasoning, writing, oral communication, and collaborative work. Available coursework includes liberal arts subjects such as arts and humanities, communications, sciences, mathematics, and social sciences.
- Colleges of Business and Management (Bachelor's and Master's Degrees) – Courses have been developed for giving students the knowledge and abilities they will need to perform successfully in their chosen careers. Programs consider the issues faced with the highly competitive, dynamic, and global economies that students work in. Degree program areas include those for accounting, finance, communications, international business, hospitality, human resources, information systems, supply chain and operations, marketing, retail, entrepreneurship, and management.
- College of Education – Undergraduate courses are structured to prepare students for teacher licensure in their states. Graduate and doctorate programs are designed to help students advance their careers as educators, administrators and specialists.
- College of Health and Human Services – The College emphasizes the development of baseline knowledge and skill sets needed for successful careers in health and human services occupations. Degree program areas include nursing, health care, criminal justice and security, counseling, and human services.
- College of Information Systems and Technology – Undergraduate coursework emphasizes understanding of core information technologies. Graduate courses place the emphasis on management subjects. Programs explore the blending of business and technology needs, encourage teamwork, and make use of digital materials such as e-libraries and simulations. Courses cover areas such as business system design and analysis, networks, security, software, databases, Websites, project planning, IT applications, and effective communications.
- School of Advanced Studies (Doctoral Degrees) – Programs include business and management, education, health care, and psychology and are designed to help doctoral candidates learn how to develop and publish original research.
- Military (U.S. only) – The University's military division is structured to help military professionals manage their complex schedules. Military students can pursue a broad range of the University's degrees.
The University of Phoenix's programs apply a systematic process that determines educational outcomes for each course of study. The outcomes are measurable and defined through a range of inputs including practitioners from education, business, and industry.
Learning Options
The University's online programs offer maximum convenience to students as to the times and location of their studies. The online programs utilize a system that is asynchronous so that students can have full control over when and where they participate.
The availability of the University's many onsite campuses and programs gives students the option of blending online and onsite courses.
The school notes that its students can save time and money by applying relevant learning, work and life experiences toward college credits
The University's online education system includes the following features:
- Electronic forums – Coursework is completed through these forums. A main forum is where classmates and teachers discuss and analyze topics. The materials forum has the course syllabus, presentations, and other classroom tools. An individual forum is for handing in assignments and directly receiving notes from an instructor.
- Login via the Web at any time – Typically students participate three or four days per week.
- Small teams – Assignments are organized around “Learning Teams” that are made up of a small number of fellow classmates.
- Administration – Online students can take care of registration, payments, book orders, getting grades and transcripts, and class research.
Other online resources available to students include an e-book library, virtual organizations that emulate the dynamics of real business issues, simulators, math and writing centers, a paper review service, and online tutorials and guides.
In addition to the flexibility of online education, Phoenix's flexible scheduling system runs enrollments all through the year with no extended breaks for the summer. This means that, unlike many other universities or colleges, students can start year-round instead of deferring until the next quarter or semester begins. This continuous scheduling approach is also helpful for students that wish to shorten the time it takes to earn their degrees.
Students typically take online courses sequentially, one at a time. Axia College students, who are earning associate degrees, take two at a time.
Faculty
The University reports that it hires faculty with the appropriate mix of academics and practical work experience. The majority of faculty members have a master's or doctoral degree as well as time practicing in a company setting. For instance there are faculty members that are employed at some of the most well known companies in the world. The University considers this kind of faculty background as crucial to the blending of theory and practice in its programs. Faculty are also given support for keeping abreast of the latest developments in their fields and to take part in academic activities such as papers, conferences, and presentations.
Student Life
Students come from many different backgrounds including a variety of countries. There are those completing a degree program, such as associate or bachelor's, for the first time while others are building new degrees on top of ones previously earned. Some are extending capabilities in their current discipline and others are pursuing the education that will enable them enter new fields of work.
Team-based education is an integral part of the University's programs. The school sees this approach as a way to simulate typical work environments and to foster interaction from one classmate to another.
The University of Phoenix's Student Services follows students from the time they are admitted until they graduate. The school has what it calls a “Personal Graduation Team” to assist students with enrollment, educational funding, and school work.
The University's alumni are a part of student life. Graduates automatically become part of The University of Phoenix Alumni Association, which offers financial and insurance services, and the possibility of buying software, travel, and computers. Those that register have access to job postings and an alumni directory.
Admissions and Financial Aid
Admission requirements depend on the specific program. Every program as a minimum requires a high school diploma or equivalent such as a GED. Rather than utilizing entrance examinations the school requires that all students work or at least be involved in a situation that allows them to apply what they learn in class. Non-native English-speaking students need to also show that they can work with English at a college level by passing a test such as TOEFL.
Graduate school entrants need to have an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university together with a sufficient grade point average.
The University works with students as they explore various alternatives for financing their education. Financial representative help in reviewing such options as payment plans, employer reimbursements, government financial aid, loans, and military plans. There are also scholarships available to students that the representatives can assist students in pursuing. The majority of University of Phoenix students receive some form of financial aid.
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University of Phoenix Online • Online
Studying Master Of Arts In Organizational Management (completion in: 2001)
• 8/25/2011
"Online education has been an excellent experience for me. I never thought I would have excelled the way I did in this online setting. I can honestly say that I learned more and performed better at UOP than I did at my brick and mortar undergrad school."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | As stated above, I've already recommended several others, one of which was my spouse. I am constantly referring others to UOP. |
| School Reputation | 5 | I'm still not sure that employers are on board with online schools. Maybe when the Ivy League schools begin to offer degrees online, it will be acceptable to all. I've not had any more interviews with my Master's degree than I did without it. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 9 | While nothing is perfect, my experience with UoP was very close. I didn't attend my graduation because of the University's graduation policies at the time - there would have been a 5-6 month delay. |
| Instruction | 9 | In comparison to other programs I've encountered, the University of Phoenix ranks very highly in terms of quality of instruction. |
| Cost | 7 | I know education is expensive, but I often feel that certain expenses could be alleviated to give students a break - reduction in tuition and book prices, making electronic texts available to students, etc. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | Flexibility was the primary reason I chose UOP. UOP offered the only online program that provided instruction in the area I wanted. I even persuaded my husband to attend. We are both Master's graduates of UOP. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | Well, I learned in my home environment, so the facilities were great, if I must say so myself. The online library services was just as great. The librarians offered excellent assistance. |
| Social Life | 5 | The only interaction I had was through my online classroom. Since graduation, I have been contacted by other alumni to join networks. |
| Placement Services | 5 | I've never used the services. Maybe I'll give them a try. |
| Alumni Network | 5 | I never receive anything from the University of Phoenix relative to my alumni status. I finished with a 3.97 GPA. |
University of Phoenix Online • Online
Studying Linguistics (completion in: I didn't complete my degree)
• 8/26/2011
"I felt I received an average education from the class. It did allow me to renew my teaching license, which was one goal."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | I would tell them to research the school carefully to make sure it was what they wanted. I would also have them check that its credentials would be accepted by future employers. |
| School Reputation | 4 | The school's information makes it sound like their credits are accepted anywhere. However, I spoke with a school principal who said she doesn't give continuing education money to her teachers for classes from the University of Phoenix because it is not reputable. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 5 | The initial class covered mainly material I had learned in undergrad classes (I was in the master's program). However, I did learn some new concepts. |
| Instruction | 5 | The professor was slow to respond and there wasn't much new material. There were a few new concepts, though, and the interaction with classmates was good. |
| Cost | 5 | The class was comparable to other master's classes. However, I am not sure that the amount I learned merited the amount I paid. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | The class was online so I could complete my work whenever I desired. There was plenty of time given to complete assignments. |
| Academic Facilities | 5 | The media and computer resources were good; I was able to download most of what I needed. The accessibility of the professor was poor since he took a long time to reply. The group support of my classmates was helpful. |
| Social Life | 3 | The class was online so there was little social interaction among students. However, I expected this. |
| Placement Services | 5 | I did not finish the program. Therefore, no job placement services were necessary. |
| Alumni Network | 6 | Although I did not finish the program, I have been contacted several times by school personnel. They have been helpful and professional. |
University of Phoenix Online • Online
Studying Bachelor Of Science With Emphasis In Computer Programming (completion in: 2013)
• 8/22/2011
"The school's courses are great. The administrators have much to learn on how to run a school, though. They need to bridge the gap between a traditional classroom education and distance learning."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
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| Would Recommend? | yes | The flexibility to do your classwork when you want helps. The online program also allows a student to kind of learn at their own pace and move faster than the class if they want. |
| School Reputation | 6 | I am hoping it is higher than I am rating. A bad rating will really hurt since I am spending so much money. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 8 | The classes are very informative and the class discussion allows students to further their learning outside of the textbook. There are many tools to help the student refresh or learn subjects. |
| Instruction | 9 | The core classes are pretty easy. Once you reach the major classes, they get harder and the instructors are much more critical about what is right or wrong. |
| Cost | 3 | Online education is not cheap, but I guess any education these days is expensive. I believe some classes they make us take are for the sole benefit of the school making money because we do not learn much in them. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | Being able to do classwork when it's convenient for me really helps. It is also a benefit to be able to look back at previous assignments if needed to complete work. |
| Academic Facilities | 9 | The library is very easy to use. There are also other tools such as reference generators to help with citations in papers. |
| Social Life | 2 | Online students do not benefit from this. There is a store to purchase things from, but I am not interested in buying anything with the school's name on it. |
| Placement Services | 5 | I do not know of such a thing. Nobody has informed me whether or not the school helps with job placement, nor do I know where to go to for help. |
| Alumni Network | 1 | I have had several issues with the financial aid counselors as well as their managers. I have requested new ones and they have yet to assist me in getting them. |
University of Phoenix Online • I Attended The University Of Phoenix's Axia College Online, From New Orleans, LA.
Studying I Recently Completed The Associate's Program In Business Management. I Just Started The Bachelor's Program In The Same Field. (completion in: 2011)
• 8/23/2011
"I want to reiterate that all of my professors had actually worked or still work in their fields - to me that is the best aspect of the educational side. My other reason for such a high level of satisfaction is another thing I mentioned earlier as well - the ease of obtaining a degree online while balancing a full-time job and family responsibilities."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
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| Would Recommend? | yes | Most of my friends are in their early to middle thirties (as am I), so they have jobs and children. Attending classes online would be the only possibility for them to complete or further their education, and I have found the University of Phoenix to be better than average at delivering. Furthermore, I believe that online college will be the future, and UoP is one of the originators in this field. Being at the cutting edge gives them an advantage when the tipping point comes and online education becomes the norm. |
| School Reputation | 3 | Again I must preface: I think that online universities get a bad rap from the public in general as well as the business world. My beliefs do not change the fact that many see a degree from the University of Phoenix as worth less than one from a traditional university, however. This is more true than ever after the recent accusations by Congress that online universities are "degree mills" that chew up and spit out students while lying to them about how the loan system operates. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 9 | First, the faculty all have real-world experience. My previous attempt at obtaining a degree was at a traditional university, and almost all of the professors had never done anything but teach; I feel that practical application of theory is an important step in truly mastering a field. Second, being a working adult I do not have the time to attend classes on campus, so the online system is the only way I could find the time to earn a degree; the University of Phoenix has an excellent system that is highly intuitive and user-friendly. |
| Instruction | 9 | The texts used in the classes that I have taken were all recently published or were new editions (within the last four years), so information was up-to-date. As I stated in my answer to the previous question, all of the professors have experience in their fields outside of academia, so I learned from people who had actually done rather than just taught. |
| Cost | 4 | Completing a degree program online is expensive, and the University of Phoenix costs a bit more than most. However, my Bachelor's degree is not going to cost me that much more per year than I would spend at my state's flagship public university, and is much cheaper than many local private colleges. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 8 | The online degree program is exceptionally flexible, especially for working adults, because course work can be completed at any time - the student does not have to be at a certain location at a given time. I deducted two points because weekends and holidays are all but ignored. |
| Academic Facilities | 7 | The university's library is truly a massive repository of information. However, I do not find much directed specifically towards business students in the way of tutoring or labs, so a seven is as high as I can give for this category. |
| Social Life | 3 | I must preface by saying that I am not much of a cheerleader, period, though I am quite satisfied with and proud of my experiences at the University of Phoenix. With that said, attending an online university with students spread around the world does not lend itself to much in the way of school spirit. The university did install a social network-type function some months back; this is not the kind of thing I use, but the occasional perusal of other students' posts shows some dissatisfaction from many (though perhaps the complainers are just more vocal). Either way I must give a low score in this category. |
| Placement Services | 5 | I have not used the university's job placement or career assistance services, so I have no reason for giving a particular score. Assuming that the quality is similar to other aspects of the university I would be inclined to rate this service highly, but without any experience I do not feel right doing so. I rated this aspect a 5 to be neutral. |
| Alumni Network | 9 | Within mere days of completing my Associate's degree I had received an invitation to join the alumni association (at no cost) to network and retain use of some of the university's assets. Prior to finishing the program I was already receiving online copies of the association's monthly magazine. |
University of Phoenix Online • Online
Studying Business Administration (completion in: 2005)
• 8/23/2011
"The online program was to time consuming. The team projects were almost impossible to accomplish. The professors did little to help the students."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | I would not recommend the online college. I would only recommend the traditional college. |
| School Reputation | 4 | In the beginning, the University of Phoenix had a good reputation. However, I think that it is diminishing due to the number of students that are complaining about their lack of knowledge and their inability to secure employment. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 4 | The online classes are intense. There is too much crammed into a 5 week period. |
| Instruction | 2 | Many of the teachers were very much out of touch and you received little or no instruction from them. |
| Cost | 1 | The online classes were extremely expensive; My company only paid a portion of the cost so I was burdened with the majority of it. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 5 | The class flexibility was okay. You were required to spend a number of hours online in order to keep your grades up. |
| Academic Facilities | 8 | The school's academic facilities and resources online were adequate. The only thing that was inadequate was the ability to communicate with the professors in a timely manner. |
| Social Life | 3 | There was little to no socializing with students outside of the team activities which often times resulted in much conflict. |
| Placement Services | 4 | I was never advised of any type of job placement, nor was I advised on my career goals when I attended the university. |
| Alumni Network | 7 | As far as I could tell the alumni network was okay; however, I did not have a lot of in depth knowledge of it. |
University of Phoenix Online • Online
Studying Associates Of Science - Elementary Education (completion in: 2013)
• 8/24/2011
"I am no longer attending the school anymore because I was not satisfied with the cost. I was also not very happy with what I was learning or with the instructors."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
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| Would Recommend? | no | Same reason as the previous answer. I was just not satisfied with the school at all. |
| School Reputation | 4 | A lot of employers still look down on online education. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 5 | The school was nothing special. Oftentimes I felt like I was just going through the motions and not learning anything at all. |
| Instruction | 4 | Some of the instructors where extremely good and I learned a lot in there classes. Other instructors where awful and I felt like I just wasted my money after the class was over. |
| Cost | 1 | The school keeps raising its tuition. It is more expensive than some state schools around me now. Additionally, you are being charged almost as much for "books," which are completely online and you don't have access to them after that class like you would with a real book that you would be able to sell back to the school. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 7 | Being able to do my work at any time is extremely flexible. The only issue is having to post 4 days a week every week can be a little rough. This is specially true during weeks when the teacher didn't post the discussion questions until late Monday night. |
| Academic Facilities | 6 | The library is good but a little hard to navigate through and find the information you are looking for. Refining the search options to not get as much junk in the searches would help. |
| Social Life | 3 | I am no longer attending the school because I was not satisfied with the education I was receiving. I will be transferring to a new school shortly. |
University of Phoenix Online • I Attend The University Of Phoenix Online.
Studying Psychology (completion in: 2014)
• 8/22/2011
"I am satisfied with the school as far as my learning and social experiences are concerned. I am not satisfied with the cost of attending."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | I am torn between costs and opportunity. The University of Phoenix offers students the chance to attend school when they may have never been able to. The school works with the student to find the best way for them to learn. If it is possible to get the same flexibility with a lower cost school, I would advise them to go with that option. |
| School Reputation | 7 | In researching the University of Phoenix in terms of its reputation among employers, I find that some employers view the school negatively and others view it positively. Some employers believe the school as substandard. Others view it as just as good as any other school. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 8 | The school provides sufficient learning materials. Still, there are instructors that seem to give useless feedback. Some are so strict that it makes a person want to quit. |
| Instruction | 8 | There are many resources for learning. On the other hand, some of the texts are difficult to understand. |
| Cost | 5 | I think attending the University of Phoenix is too expensive. Looking into the costs of other schools makes me think twice about attending for my next degree. I understand that education expenses are rising, but the University of Phoenix is very expensive even in this economy. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 9 | The school offers great flexibility. Although assignments are due on set days, there is still time to do the work at the most convenient time. One does not have to sit in a classroom when working online. |
| Academic Facilities | 9 | The school provides various resources and facilities. This covers the many learning styles of students. The school has done a great job of providing an array of resources and facilities. |
| Social Life | 10 | The social experience at this school makes going worthwhile. A student gets to socialize with other students. The availability of a social environment takes a lot of the pressure off, knowing that there are other like yourself. |
| Placement Services | 4 | I have yet to use either of these services. Still, in researching this topic, I find that most students have a very difficult time obtaining service that is beneficial for job placement. |
| Alumni Network | 9 | There is plenty of support, ranging from counselors to other students. Those that are most supportive are current students and past students of the University of Phoenix. With the new Phoenix Connect, learning is more fun. |
University of Phoenix Online • Online
Studying I Pursued An Associate Of Arts Degree In Psychology As Well As A Bachelor Of Science In Psychology. (completion in: 2011)
• 8/22/2011
"I was unsatisfied with what I learned and the training I received. I believe I should have learned more, had more help after graduating, and paid less for the classes."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | no | I would not recommend the school because of a combination of the prices and the quality of education. For those who need instruction, it's very hands-off. For those who need to be pushed more, the classes are not difficult enough. Also, it is a very isolated experience and employers tend to feel negatively about the school. |
| School Reputation | 3 | I think because the school has a reputation for being easy, it does not look good to employers. I would probably feel the same way if I was an employer. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 3 | I was satisfied with the speed with which I could complete classes, but the classes were not challenging enough. Also, I think more guidance could have been given from the teachers and staff. |
| Instruction | 2 | I gave this rating because the teachers, for the most part, were not very involved. In addition, I do not feel that what I learned is going to help me in a career much, and I could have learned a great deal more. |
| Cost | 1 | The classes are far too expensive for the quality of education received. For the price of classes, I would have expected to learn a lot more than I did. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | Courses are very flexible. They can be started at any time of year and the coursework itself is flexible. There is also not so much work that you feel overloaded. |
| Academic Facilities | 5 | The library available online is extensive. You can find a great deal of material and peer reviewed resources. There are also some helpful basic workshops. Other than that, though, there are few resources. |
| Social Life | 1 | There is almost no social experience when completing the program online. It's a very isolated experience and individuals in class tend to be busy, so not much communication occurs outside of the classroom. |
| Placement Services | 1 | There really are no job placement services available. In addition, there is really no one around to help after graduation. It seems like once you complete your program, they wash their hands of you. |
| Alumni Network | 4 | There are some resources for alumni, but there are not enough resources to truly help in the future. In addition, not many resources help specifically with the career I want to go into. |
University of Phoenix Online • I Am Currently Attending University Of Phoenix Online.
Studying I Am Pursuing A Bachelor Of Science In Accounting. (completion in: 2012)
• 8/22/2011
"I spend more time frustrated with my school then I do satisfied. However, it seems to meet my needs better than other online schools could and is more credible than many other online schools. I needed a school that would allow me to complete my entire program online and it has met that need, at least."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
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| Would Recommend? | maybe | It would depend on the person. If I knew he/she was a quick learner who didn't require hands-on instruction and who was skilled at figuring things out alone, then I would recommend it. If the person is a tactile learner and struggles without clear instruction and direction, I would tell them not to even consider the online school. |
| School Reputation | 5 | I have not had any good or bad experiences with employers in regards to my education yet. I have heard mixed reviews from other students, though. Some say that employers view UOP degrees as rubbish and others say that their companies reimburse employees' educational costs if they attend UOP because the companies like the university so much. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 8 | The accounting and statistics courses I have taken at the university have both had online practice problems that help students learn the problems through a hands on method that is difficult to achieve in an online setting. The assignments are focused on key concepts so that students are forced to actually put what they read into practice, which I appreciate since there would be no point in me taking the class if I left it without actually knowing how to do anything. However, outside of these two factors, most of the information is learned on your own through the textbooks, which can often be confusing for people since it isn't always illustrated step-by-step. |
| Instruction | 4 | The curriculum is great and clearly focuses on key concepts of each course that will be useful to students in their future careers, no matter what branch of business they enter. However, it can often be difficult to determine exactly what to do for assignments or how to complete them since the curriculum often asks more of students than what they have been able to garner from reading the textbooks. This would not be such an issue if the facilitators were more involved in the learning process and could offer additional insight into the courses. Unfortunately, many of the facilitators are lazy and do nothing more than post questions and grade assignments. They do not actively participate, fail to answer questions about the material sufficiently, and often do not grade and return assignments soon enough for the feedback to be any help in the completion of the next assignment. |
| Cost | 1 | The cost of attending the university online is quite a bit greater than what I would have paid to attend classes on campus at ASU, but I thought it would be worth it since I needed the flexibility that online courses offer. The experience does not seem worth the cost, though. The main issue I have is that I'm paying thousands of dollars to get an education, but there isn't an actual instructor helping me along. When I first spoke to an advisor, I was told that I would have knowledgeable, involved instructors who guide the students, help them, and teach them the concepts. In actuality, the "facilitators" rarely do anything that resembles instructing or teaching at all and often literally just "facilitate" conversation by beginning threads. ASU West has one of the best accounting programs in the state, so I find it a bit annoying that I am paying so much more for my education and getting much less in return this way. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | I'm attending the university online, so the school is incredibly flexible. Each week starts on Tuesday and ends the following Monday and the syllabus is provided on the first day of class, so students are aware of every assignment from the very start and have an entire week to fit their schoolwork in. |
| Academic Facilities | 8 | Some of the classes have very little to offer in terms of academic support and resources, but my accounting and statistics courses have had online resources, on campus workshops, and labs available if students need additional help. I also learned that there are workshops that help students learn key time management techniques since many of the online students are parents and work full-time. |
| Social Life | 10 | I'm not sure about anything hosted on campus since I attend the university online. However, online the university strongly encourages students to interact with each other, network, and work together. Each course requires students to form learning teams and the students in each team must work together throughout the course. Students have access to a service called PhoenixConnect, which allows them to make friends, start communities, join communities, and discuss anything that they want to (school related or not) with other students through threads in a format similar to that of Facebook. There is also an online chat available so that students can instant message their friends, classmates, and facilitators. |
| Placement Services | 2 | I called my academic advisor 6 months ago, because I wanted to have an accounting job lined up as soon as I graduate. I thought that if I began looking a year in advance I'd have more options and a better chance of finding a position that meets my needs. It's extremely important for my career to begin clocking work experience as soon as I graduate. My academic advisor basically informed me that there was nothing she could offer to help me outside of a workshop that helps you write your resume, talks about alumni support, and teaches you about a site that helps companies find volunteers. |
| Alumni Network | 5 | I am unsure about the alumni network and support, actually. I was just now contacted by an alum who is supposed to help me begin to wrap everything up so that I am ready to graduate in 2012. He seems kind and knowledgeable, but I have not had enough experience dealing with him or the network yet to have formed much of an opinion. |
University of Phoenix Online • Online
Studying Accounting (completion in: 2009)
• 8/21/2011
"I believe it gave me the education I was looking for. There was nothing outstanding, but there was nothing which stood out negatively either. I believe they really aim to be a traditional school, only with classes delivered online. They don't bother with all of the glitz that some schools feel they need when providing online classes."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I trust the school as far as my financial aid is concerned. The outcome was positive as far as getting employed in a fairly good paying position. |
| School Reputation | 5 | It took a while for me to get a job in accounting. This made me wonder for a while if my credentials were not recognized. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 6 | I liked the convenience of being able to take my classes online. However, I was not able to find employment for a while with the credentials I received. |
| Instruction | 5 | I believe the lessons were on par with most universities. However, I believe I missed something along the way because when given tests when applying for employment, some things were foreign to me. |
| Cost | 6 | It was a bit less than a few other schools I had looked at. For the convenience of staying at home, it was well worth it. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | I love online classes. This is why I chose to attend this school. It was amazing how I was able to takes classes with my demanding schedule. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | I was an online student. When I had to mail things in, everything worked out. |
| Social Life | 5 | Taking online classes, I met no new friends. School spirit seems great, though. |
| Placement Services | 6 | I was given assistance with job placement. It took a while for me to get a job, and I eventually found one on my own. The resources provided were not anything that I could not have done myself. |
| Alumni Network | 4 | I don't really go out of my way to reach alumni. I haven't really received any invitations to participate in any functions either. |
University of Phoenix Online • Online
Studying Associate's In Psychology (completion in: 2013)
• 8/23/2011
"The school is great, from signing up to the classes to taking them."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | Why not? It's a great school that you can do online. |
| School Reputation | 8 | I think it is pretty good. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 7 | I took the three week orientation. It helped me learn how to use the Online Learning System. |
| Instruction | 7 | I feel confident about starting. I believe I learned all there is to know as of now. |
| Cost | 4 | I don't know the prices of other colleges. The University of Phoenix seems expensive, though. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | I like the online schedule. I can do my work day or night. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | The resources are great. The online library is actually fun to use. |
| Social Life | 5 | I take classes online, so this isn't really applicable. |
| Placement Services | 5 | I do not know as of now. It seems like they have great job placement, though. |
| Alumni Network | 10 | I have not needed help with anything. |
University of Phoenix Online • I Attended Online.
Studying I Pursued A Major In Criminal Justice. (completion in: I didn't complete my degree.)
• 8/21/2011
"Overall I did not have a good experience at the school. Although the classes were good, the cost of the school was too much. Additionally, I had a number of issues with financial aid and trying to get things resolved."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | no | Because of the many issues I had I would not recommend this school. I had way too hard of a time contacting anyone to get issues resolved, and it took far too long to get anything fixed. |
| School Reputation | 1 | I have only heard negative things about the school. I have not heard many people speak well of the school. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 6 | I was satisfied with the classes. I thought that the classes themselves were taught in the proper manner. |
| Instruction | 7 | The instructors were very professional. I learned a lot when I attended the classes. |
| Cost | 1 | I think the classes were much more expensive than they should have been. I paid more for these classes than I would have at one of the most expensive colleges were I am from. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | I attended classes online. The online capability offered much flexibility. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | While I did not need or use most of these aspects of the University, I did like the availability of the professors. The library was also helpful. |
| Social Life | 5 | Because I attended online I did not take advantage of these parts of the University. I cannot say how good they are. |
| Placement Services | 5 | I am not sure how their job placement was because I did not take advantage of this service. I transferred and did not need this. |
| Alumni Network | 3 | Although the classes were well put together, the support and customer service was not. I had a number of problems during my time at the school. |
University of Phoenix Online • Online
Studying BS - Business With Emphasis In Human Resource Management (completion in: 2012)
• 8/22/2011
"I feel like the school is out to make a profit. I do not feel that any of my feedback is ever shared with professors."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | It depends on where they are in their career. If they can afford it and want flexibility, then yes. |
| School Reputation | 5 | I work in HR so I would consider it a check mark for a qualification. It would not be a great, overwhelming qualification, though. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 5 | Some of the teachers are incredibly unhelpful and rude. The centers of excellence for Math were not helpful. I had 4 college academic counselors in 2 years. |
| Instruction | 6 | It depended on the instructor. Some classes were great and some were not. |
| Cost | 1 | It's very overpriced. It seems like state schools or community colleges may be better options. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | Online is a great option. You can go on campus if you wish as well. |
| Academic Facilities | 5 | The online library is hard to navigate. |
| Social Life | 1 | I don't believe there are any of these. I think UoP needs to work on its brand. |
University of Phoenix Online • Online
Studying I Pursued A BS In Information Technology And A Masters In Information Systems. (completion in: 2010)
• 8/24/2011
"I set out to improve and further my education and the University of Phoenix provided me with that opportunity. I feel good about my accomplishments."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | I would strongly suggest this school to people who have extensive experience in their fields but do not have a degree. This school is geared more towards people that have experience in a career field. |
| School Reputation | 6 | Most employers have a good opinion of the University of Phoenix. I have not had an experience with an employer who thought poorly of the school. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 6 | The program was very thorough. I learned mostly by doing extensive research online and through interaction with other students. |
| Instruction | 8 | My instructors were great. They knew the material that they taught and most of them were experts in the IT field. |
| Cost | 2 | I thought I would save money by going to school online. However, the University of Phoenix is pretty expensive. If I were able to attend school at a campus I would have done so. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | Classes were extremely flexible. I could go online at any time and participate in classroom activities. |
| Academic Facilities | 8 | I had access to the school's online library and educational databases. These resources were great research tools. |
| Social Life | 10 | The University of Phoenix provided great social experiences. I met and conversed with other students from all over the country. |
| Placement Services | 1 | I received no career service assistance. I was not offered any type of job placement assistance. |
| Alumni Network | 5 | Support was pretty good. I didn't like the fact that the counselors assigned to me changed frequently. |
University of Phoenix Online • Online
Studying AA In Health Care Administration/Medical Records (completion in: 2014)
• 8/22/2011
"I have learned a lot in the past year and a half and anything I have needed help with I have received in very good time. All of the advisors and instructors are very informative and are very accessible when needed."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I think going to school online is a great way for people to continue working and still be able to go to school. They have a great Health Care Administration program that lets you start out with your AA and move on to an BA or even an MA. |
| School Reputation | 8 | I think they have a rather good reputation due to the media, i.e. commercials showing all the different people that are working high end jobs that went to the school. Overall I think employers look at online education as being less than attending school on campus. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 10 | The information and classes that are provided online are the same classes that students take in the classroom. The curriculum is very easy to learn and follow and it actually makes it fun to learn and interact with other classmates. |
| Instruction | 9 | The instructors are all very knowledgeable and have degrees in what they are teaching, so they know what they are talking about. They also all have real life experiences in what we are learning so they can give us that extra information that we may not get from our reading material. |
| Cost | 10 | I think it is a great value because I really don't have anything to compare it to. My coworker has told me that the University of Phoenix is one of the most expensive schools out there, but I think it is totally worth it! |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | Classes start every Monday for every course they offer and that makes it easy for scheduling. The student has full control over which classes they take, other than the mandatory ones necessary for the degree. You can take a week or two off between classes if you need to. Classes go all year long so there isn't a summer break, but you get your degree faster. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | The campus website where I go to submit my assignments and interact with classmates has a library where I can get any information I need on any subject. They offer student workshops in different areas such as writing, math, and others. They also have an online math tutor program that helps you before and during your math classes if you need help. Academic advisors are accessible anytime by phone or email during regular hours during the week and professors are accessible through the website, via email, or by phone all week. |
| Social Life | 5 | Since I attend online, there are no parties or athletics. They do have rather good school spirit and offer several items on their website for purchase with the logo on it. I have also been notified about different activities and meetings at the local resource center. |
| Placement Services | 5 | I haven't had any experience with the job placement or career services so I cannot give them a good or bad rating. |
| Alumni Network | 8 | I don't have very much information about the alumni network, but from what I have seen it is very supportive. Anything that a student needs help with, whether it is tutoring or just getting answers to their questions about which classes to take to advance in their careers, they are there to help. |
University of Phoenix Online • Online
Studying Business/Accounting (completion in: 2014)
• 8/22/2011
"I am a Phoenix and I am proud of that. I know that I have been challenged and educated well and I think that they have refined the online learning system."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I would recommend the UoP to anyone because it has great flexibility and a great curriculum. It is easy to attend the UoP because you can do it on your time and the resources are wonderful. |
| School Reputation | 8 | I think that most employers acknowledge the UoP as an accredited university. I know that many successful people have have graduated from the UoP. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 10 | I like the way that the school has integrated the discussion questions so that we can kind of have a conversation in our discussions. I also like the team learning in which we can bounce ideas off of each other. |
| Instruction | 9 | I have had good and bad instructors in my time at the UoP, but overall they have been good. I really enjoy when the instructors get involved in the discussions to keep the class interesting. |
| Cost | 3 | I know that school is expensive but it seems like the UoP is a little more expensive than most. I have also noticed that every year I have attended the tuition and fees have steadily gotten higher. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | As long as you meet the attendance requirements and turn in all of your assignments, you can attend class on your time. I love that as long as I meet participation requirements then I easily meet the attendance requirements. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | I have an amazing amount of resources that are available to me online and I can also use the local facility as well. I love that if I can not get the help I need online that there is a live person just down the road to help me at the campus. |
| Social Life | 2 | Not a lot of social events are available to me because I am an online student. But the Alumni group does put on some events and I am invited to attend events that are local to me. |
| Placement Services | 1 | As far as I know there is not a job placement program through the UoP. I think that this is an area in which the university could really make improvements. |
| Alumni Network | 10 | I recently join the Alumni at the UoP when I achieved my Associate's degree. I have found the knowledge and the privileges have been amazing, including discounts on cell phone bills. |
University of Phoenix Online • I Am Currently Attending The University Of Phoenix Online.
Studying The Degree That I Am Pursuing Is In Criminal Justice. (completion in: 2012)
• 8/25/2011
"I am very satisfied with my choice to attend Phoenix. I feel like I am being challenged and that I am actually earning a degree. I would suggest Phoenix to all of my friends."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | Yes, I would recommend my school. I think that University of Phoenix is challenging and rewarding. The instructors are well qualified and the resources are amazing. |
| School Reputation | 10 | The University of Phoenix is the number one online university and it is highly recognized. I got hired at my current position because I am studying online. They figured that since I was responsible enough to set my own schedule that I would fit in well at their company. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 10 | The Criminal Justice program is very in depth and challenging. The instructors are amazing and work very hard with their students. |
| Instruction | 10 | The instruction at Phoenix is excellent. The instructors are working in the field they teach and have exceptional knowledge. They help guide students and my experience so far has been very pleasant. |
| Cost | 10 | As far as online schooling goes, the value is great. They charge less than many online universities and provide more value for the students. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | Any online school is flexible and works really hard to meet the students' needs. The University of Phoenix does not have any set time to be in class, but you do have a participation requirement every week. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | I have been to a few online schools and the University of Phoenix has the most resources for the student of any. They provide free courses to help you gear up for English and Math. Their library is also extensive. |
| Social Life | 5 | I can not give this a very high rating because I am referring to the online part of Phoenix. You have social interaction with students as required but no additional interaction unless you seek it out. |
| Placement Services | 9 | I have heard from friends of mine that have graduated that the job placement is excellent. They work to find a career placement that is suitable for your needs and I can not wait to experience it first hand. |
| Alumni Network | 8 | I have briefly looked at the alumni network and it appears to be very in depth. The network is fairly new and I have not had a chance to explore everything. |
University of Phoenix Online • Online
Studying Associates In The Arts Of Business
• 8/22/2011
"I have learned a lot while attending here. However, my schooling has not seemed to help with any career advancement."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | I wouldn't recommend it to first time, fresh out of high school students because it will not give them an edge in the job market. I would recommend it to someone earning a degree for a career they already have. |
| School Reputation | 3 | My employers seem to view my going to this school as if I went to a career school. People who attended community college usually get the positions I apply for. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 9 | The quality of reading materials was excellent. In the business courses, I've learned things that have helped me even after classes were through. |
| Instruction | 6 | I learned quite a bit from my classes and from the assignments given. However, there's a problem with learning sometimes due to the lack of face to face interaction with professors. |
| Cost | 7 | As a student that required financial aid, I felt that class prices were too high. Money could be better spent on real classes in a classroom. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | Classes online are extremely flexible with attendance. There are only three days in the week that students need to post in order to make participation. |
| Academic Facilities | 5 | The online library was easily accessed and very informational. Tutors were hard to come by unless sought out by students. |
| Social Life | 1 | There is no social networking face to face. Any interaction with students made online was unenjoyable because of misspellings and improper use of netiquette. |
| Placement Services | 1 | There's little to no career placement. If you happen to find a job listing, it's likely to not be in your area. |
| Alumni Network | 3 | There are some great conversations at times on message boards. However, the alumni rarely helps folks get further in life. |
University of Phoenix Online • I Attended The University Of Phoenix Online.
Studying I Earned My Associates Degree In Paraprofessional Education And I Am Working Towards Earning My Bachelors Degree In Psychology. (completion in: 2012)
• 8/22/2011
"I am pretty satisfied with the University of Phoenix. If I wasn't, I would have gone elsewhere to complete my Bachelors. I am looking elsewhere for my Masters, but that is only because UOP does not have a Masters program that aligns with what I want to do, otherwise I would stay with UOP."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I have recommended others to the University of Phoenix. My husband actually started about a year after I did and recently completed his Associates Degree in Psychology. I recommend it for any working adult who cannot drop everything to go to class. Hopefully, UOP will come out with more programs in the career field that I would like to get into. |
| School Reputation | 8 | I would say it must be pretty decent. I worked at an elementary school for the past 2 years and the Assistant Principal received his Bachelors Degree from the University of Phoenix. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 8 | The programs seem to be comprehensive enough and they do cover a lot of information. I just find that my retention of the material is not as good as I would like it to be. |
| Instruction | 7 | I feel like I am adequately prepared to be a Paraprofessional in the education field. I feel as though the Psychology program is preparing me somewhat, but it is not the direction that I want to go in. |
| Cost | 10 | It's a great value for all that you get. I chose this college over other ones that were slightly less expensive because I felt the extra money was worth it. For example, I do not have to buy books - all of my books are included in the price of my classes and I can download them onto my computer. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 8 | The class schedules are generally flexible - it works for me. You can work on your assignments at any time of day that is convenient for you. While that is the case, there is still a deadline for assignments, so it is not completely at your own pace. They set the pace, but you do have some different latitude as to when you want to complete the assignments. |
| Academic Facilities | 7 | UOP online provides an online library that is very extensive and has a lot of useful information in it, but it is difficult to find specific information. The classroom is basically a blog (a threaded discussion), so sometimes it can get cluttered and crowded. I have never set foot on a University of Phoenix campus. |
| Social Life | 1 | As far as I know, the University of Phoenix does not offer any of these programs. |
| Placement Services | 1 | As far as I know, the University of Phoenix does not provide job placement services. It would be very nice if they did, though. |
| Alumni Network | 6 | I have access to the Alumni benefits, but I have not used them. I am not aware of all of the benefits that are available through the alumni network. |
University of Phoenix Online • Online
Studying Information Technology (completion in: 2012)
• 12/16/2011
"Overall I am satisfied with UOP. This mainly stems from the flexibility that the online forum offers."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | As I have stated before, I have yet to enter the job force in my field, so it is hard to say. Overall I would recommend the school to anyone wanting to earn a degree but that does not have the time to attend a traditional campus. |
| School Reputation | 5 | I have yet to apply for a job. I have heard of companies such as Lockheed Martin hiring UOP grads, though. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 8 | I like the online forum and flexibility that allows me to fit school into my hectic life. On the downside, the IT field is constantly evolving everyday, but we used a text book printed in 2006 for a class that I had taken in 2011. |
| Instruction | 7 | Some of the weekly assignments are put into real life scenarios that help prepare us for on the job situations. The school does not assist with job placement. |
| Cost | 4 | I believe that the cost is comparable to a community college. However, I think that the lack of overhead and a larger student body should offset the costs, and therefore I think that it should be cheaper. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | My schedule is extremely flexible at UOP. While we have strict deadlines on assignments, the discussion forums are very flexible, which allows me to earn my degree while still having a full time job and taking care of my family. |
| Academic Facilities | 8 | UOP's academic facilities are fantastic. Laboratories, libraries, media and computer resources are accessible 24 hours a day. The school also offers tutors and study groups and I receive calls from my academic advisor a few times a month. |
| Social Life | 2 | While the school offers IM, email, and our weekly forums, the social side of things ends there. This is fine with me though, as at this point in my life, I am there to learn, period. |
| Placement Services | 3 | As of my enrollment they did not offer any aid in job placement. I believe adding this could help them better compete with other schools such as ITT. |
| Alumni Network | 5 | There is a monthly alumni publication. Besides that, I am unaware of any network. |
University of Phoenix Online • Online
Studying Psychology (completion in: 2009)
• 12/16/2011
"I liked how I was able to do my school work when I was able to do, no matter what time of day it was. I was also very happy with the library, as I mentioned before."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | It is a great college for adults and parents. They work around your life and are very helpful. |
| School Reputation | 5 | It doesn't have the best reputation, but it doesn't have the worst either. I have seen no difference between a regular college and an online college. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 7 | It was confusing at first to understand how to use all the help they offered. I was also frustrated that I had to take a study skills type class that I had already taken at another college. |
| Instruction | 8 | All my instructors were very helpful and gave me information on how to improve. I would have liked to have seen a chat room setting at least once a week where the class and instructor could interact and discuss the week's work. |
| Cost | 6 | All colleges are expensive. Phoenix was very comparable to other online colleges. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | I had a loose schedule. They worked around my job and kids. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | The library was a great resource. I used it very often. |
| Social Life | I did not have any social experiences. I was an online student and there was not really any socializing. | |
| Placement Services | I did not use this service. I was able to find a job without their help | |
| Alumni Network | I did not use anything of the sort. I did not feel the need to. |
University of Phoenix Online • Online Through Univ Of Phoenix's Axia College
Studying Information Technology With A Concentration In Networking (completion in: 2013)
• 12/16/2011
"So far so good. I will hope that everything works out perfect."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | It's very easy to complete as long as you can motivate yourself. If you can't, then don't bother because you will just fail out. |
| School Reputation | 8 | I haven't asked any employers for their opinions on the school as of yet. I do believe that it would be favorable because of the the whole self motivation and organization part of completing online school. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 9 | The school is well set up. There are a lot of resources and virtual environments for completing labs. |
| Instruction | 8 | The quality of instruction is fairly decent. At all times, you can contact your instructor. |
| Cost | 7 | It's decently priced for what it is. I get grants which I will use to pay off my loans with and only end up paying 30% of $22,500. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | I can do my work at any time during the week. The only stipulation is that I participate for 4 days. It doesn't matter when as long as I am "in class" four days a week. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | I actually have a physical campus 30 mins away from me that offers everything a regular college would offer. The online library is amazing. And the virtual environments are great. |
| Social Life | This is an online school. There are really no social experiences aside from the school's networking site. | |
| Placement Services | I'm still completing courses. I am unaware of the job placement help personally, but I heard it was great. | |
| Alumni Network | I am currently a student, so I have no information on the alumni network. |
University of Phoenix Online • Online
Studying Business / Information Systems (completion in: 2000)
• 12/16/2011
"I was reasonably satisfied. Just having the degree from a known university helped me pass the glass ceiling into upper management."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | UOP is a good place to get your degree after dropping out of a regular university, as I did. It is a bit pricey, but the scheduling is good and the classes have a reasonable amount of information. |
| School Reputation | 4 | UOP is not seen seriously in my industry (pharmaceuticals). No one mentions it as their alma mater vs. a traditional university. The program is seen to be less rigorous. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 7 | The courses did provide a reasonable survey of the computer industry at that time. I was able to take some of the principles learned and apply them to my job. However, the group projects were unproductive and there was a lack of depth in instruction. |
| Instruction | 7 | Instructors varied - some were very good, others unenthusiastic. Most were skilled in their fields and offered useful real-world examples. |
| Cost | 4 | UOP was quite expensive, exacerbated by the number of classes you have to take. I'm still paying off my student loan 10 years later. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | This was the most attractive part of the experience. I was able to complete my degree while working full-time, taking care of my son, and taking care of my wife during a serious illness. I never would have been able to do that in a traditional university format. |
| Academic Facilities | 7 | The online setup at the time was reasonable and efficient. Most instructors responded to email in a timely fashion, but some did not. |
| Social Life | I went to school online. I was not involved in any social activities. | |
| Placement Services | I was already employed when getting my degree. I never availed myself of these services. | |
| Alumni Network | 1 | Don't know of any alumni network. I've never received any information about this. |
University of Phoenix Online • Online
Studying Associate's - Information Technology (completion in: 2012)
• 12/16/2011
"The school is what I view as typical in terms of performance, presentation, and educational strength. I have heard of other online programs that have disappointed the students, yet University of Phoenix is neither something to brag nor complain about."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | The online program has its benefits and drawbacks. Not everyone is set to handle the online program while others will find the programs easy to fulfill and necessary for their career advancement. |
| School Reputation | 6 | The educational facility I work at has advanced my co-workers due to their completion of an online program. The program is not easy to fulfill and does earn the credibility needed in the work industry. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 5 | The school is nothing out of the ordinary, but I have learned a great deal in the programs and studies they offer. |
| Instruction | 5 | The program is thorough in teaching style but at certain times it can be appear a bit outdated in some scenarios. Certain programming methods are obsolete, but I assume they are intended to be historical references. |
| Cost | 7 | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 6 | One of the features I enjoy is the attendance flexibility. My schedule can be a bit hectic and my availability can change from one day to the next. I like how I can work on my assignments at any time of day without worrying about my attendance. |
| Academic Facilities | 6 | My degree program is solely based online. The resources are helpful, the online library or resource center is ample, and the accessibility of instructors is quite appealing. |
| Social Life | Social events are not something I really look forward to due to time constraints. I use the online program as an ability to extend my education and further my career advancement. | |
| Placement Services | 5 | I have not got the stage when I need job placement help, yet some close family members have finished the program. Their opinion of the service was positive in nature. |
| Alumni Network | 4 | My school has a social networking center where people can socialize. I simply do not find the section as entertaining or worthwhile. |
University of Phoenix Online • Online
Studying Bachelors Of Business With A Concentration In Small Business (completion in: 2013)
• 12/17/2011
"I am impressed with the online program. I am also impressed with the backgrounds of the teachers."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | For the working parent, I would really recommend this school. It allows parents to have plenty of free time to be with their kids. |
| School Reputation | 10 | I have heard others talk about the online classes and how well it helps employees. I think that companies are opening up more to online classes. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 10 | I have taken online classes elsewhere and this school is by far better. I am impressed with having everything I have at my fingertips. |
| Instruction | 10 | They are helpful when you have questions. They tend to be able to provide help when I call them, too. |
| Cost | 5 | To me it seems a bit much, but to get a higher education it's worth the price. I already have an associates degree, but this will be worth it in the end. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | I like having access to my classes whenever I am on the computer. Team activities can have set times, though. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | I have access to the library and we have online discussions. |
| Social Life | I am an online student - the only thing we have is a discussion board similar to facebook. Anyone can add their two cents. | |
| Placement Services | Again, I only have taken five classes so far. I should graduate in January 2013. | |
| Alumni Network | I haven't been here that long. I have only taken about five classes. |
University of Phoenix Online • Online
Studying IT (completion in: 2012)
• 12/17/2011
"I enjoy the way the classes are set up, and was a bit surprised at how much I actually learned. You learn as much as you do by attending a physical school, with less wasted time."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | It does depend on the person. Some people need to be told to show up to class instead of doing it on their own. Also, some students need the structure of a classroom, as online a lot of the learning falls on your own shoulders. You need to be the type of person who can and wants to learn on their own. |
| School Reputation | 2 | I believe the majority of people still view online Universities as inadequate and somewhat of a joke. I think employers think the same as well, that online colleges are more interested in profits than in teaching. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 9 | Overall it has been a pleasant experience. The teachers are very helpful with the material, and I like how the assignments are set up. |
| Instruction | 9 | This University is constantly stressing career preparation and relating the material to real world jobs. I have also learned quite a bit about Information Technology despite my initial doubts about this school. |
| Cost | 5 | It seems to be more or less the same as other Universities I have attended. They all cost too much in my opinion, but overall the tuition here is average. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | The University gives certain discussion questions that you can complete throughout the week at your convenience. You are also aware of all assignments due well before hand so you can plan your schedule accordingly. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | They have an extensive library, as well as many other resources available to assist students in learning and discovering answers. There are also many forums to get help from teachers as well as the rest of the students at the University. |
| Social Life | This is my fault rather than the school's as I have not attempted to participate in any of the social offerings. They do have social forums as well as other social offerings available, however. | |
| Placement Services | I have not graduated yet so I can not say for sure. It does seem like they will be very helpful as since the very beginning they have been discussing my eventual career choice with me. | |
| Alumni Network | I am still in school so I have not had the opportunity to experience the alumni network. I do see they have special alumni things set up online, but I have not explored them. |
University of Phoenix Online • Online
Studying Completed My AAEE, Working On My BSED/E (completion in: 2012)
• 12/17/2011
"I was very satisfied with the school when I was working towards my associates degree. I am in my fourth class of my bachelors program and am not as satisfied with this program as I was with the associates program. The bachelors program is not as organized or informative as the associates program."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | It takes a lot of self discipline and will power to attend and succeed in an online school. So it would depend on the person I was talking to. If they are self starters and good at reading comprehension, then I would recommend the online classes. |
| School Reputation | 5 | I gave this an average rating because I have not heard many employers' opinions one way or another. I work with some teachers who attended UOP for their masters degrees and so the school is not completely frowned upon, but I have not heard any great references about it either. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 8 | I loved the associates program, it was well written and the syllabi for each class were easy to follow and understand, as were the assignments. In the Bachelors program, the classes are not well organized, the syllabi are not clear about the assignments, and the teachers are not as helpful as they were in the associates program. Furthermore, the classes are rushed and I do not feel that I am learning as much as I should be. The learning teams are not all bad, but working with people you do not even live close to makes it difficult to complete assignments. Learning team members do not always participate which makes life difficult for everyone. |
| Instruction | 8 | I feel that I am prepared to teach mostly because of my time working as a paraprofessional. I retained a lot of information from my associates classes but feel that I am not given enough time to learn the information in the bachelors program. I think that the programs should be reversed so that you have five weeks in the associates classes and nine weeks in the bachelors program. |
| Cost | 5 | I attended a traditional college for a year after high school and the cost of online classes at UOP is comparable. The class prices and resource fees are close to the class prices and book prices at other colleges. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | I have a large family and a full time job. Without the flexibility of online classes it would not have been possible for me to return to school and finish my education. |
| Academic Facilities | 9 | The virtual school and online library are great recourses for online students. I understand the ease of online books for class but think that having actual text books to read would be more helpful in some classes, like math and science. |
| Social Life | Being an online student, I have no access to or experience with the traditional social experiences in college. There is a chat forum that online students can participate in, but I find it is mostly people complaining about the school, some teacher, or procedures, so I do not consider it a social experience. | |
| Placement Services | I am still an active student. I have not utilized the job placement and career services yet. | |
| Alumni Network | I have not participated in any alumni network activities because I am still a student. I know there is an alumni network in place but have not accessed it at this time. |
University of Phoenix Online • Online
Studying Information Technology (Network Security) (completion in: 2011)
• 12/18/2011
"Overall, I completed school with a high GPA and got my Degree. I am satisfied."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | It really depends on what they would be studying. If it is something that requires hands-on work I would try another school. |
| School Reputation | 5 | The University of Phoenix is kind of laughed at because of its reputation. Online schools don't have the best reputation compared to campus colleges. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 6 | I didn't feel like there was enough hands on work in the curriculum. I do realize they were online courses so I didn't expect there to be much, but there was hardly any at all. |
| Instruction | 8 | Most of my instructors did a good job. I felt like they really cared about how I did in class and gave great feedback (most of them anyways). |
| Cost | 1 | At almost $1500 a class, it was outrageous. I don't think I got the best education for my money. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | I could log into class any time I wanted to. There is a minimum requirement of logging on at least 3 days a week. |
| Academic Facilities | 9 | I had access to all the tools that I needed to do my assignments. I would say that they are very good on keeping tools up to date for students. |
| Social Life | 2 | There was no way for me to keep in touch with any of my peers. Going to school online of course doesn't come with these benefits. I did notice that they implemented a social networking of type thing once I had already graduated. |
| Placement Services | 1 | I have yet to here anything from them about job placement. I find that I can get a job without their help though. |
| Alumni Network | 7 | I have received an ample amount of support since graduating school. While I was in school I received nothing from them though. |
University of Phoenix Online • Online.
Studying Business Communications (completion in: 2012)
• 12/19/2011
"I enjoyed the faculty and their experience in the fields they studied. The flexibility is also very awesome."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | I think the online university is a wonderful school. However, it would depend on the persons individual circumstances. |
| School Reputation | 5 | I do not think it really matters that the school is an online university. There should be no reason it would make any difference to an employer. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 7 | I appreciated the flexibility of the school. I also felt the curriculum was well suited for my program. |
| Instruction | 9 | I liked how the course moved through the information. The only thing I felt was odd was the length of the courses. |
| Cost | 3 | I felt that I was basically paying extra for flexibility. I am unsure if another college would not have offered me the same education at a lower cost. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | This to me is the best part of the University of Phoenix. I would probably not be using this school if it were not for the flexibility. |
| Academic Facilities | 9 | All of the tools a student could need are readily available. I especially like the library and the academic advisers. |
| Social Life | 4 | Because I go to school online there is little social interaction between students. The only positive note here is the university is striving to expand the social aspect of the school. |
| Placement Services | Have yet to really experience this aspect of the college. However, I will say the focus is on job placement throughout the course. |
University of Phoenix Online • Online
Studying Business (completion in: 2012)
• 12/19/2011
"I do not have many complaints. The curriculum is challenging and the website is set up to help students succeed."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I have suggested UoP to several people looking to advance their degrees, not only in business but also in other specialties. I have nothing but positive things to say. |
| School Reputation | 4 | Most people do not understand that going to school online is just as difficult as sitting in a classroom. For this reason, I believe that a degree from an online university is less appealing in others' eyes. I do not think that I will have any issues with it being accepted, but it certainly is not one to raise eyebrows with impression. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 9 | Overall I would say that I am satisfied with everything. There have been a few teachers that have failed to respond or grade work within what I would consider a reasonable amount of time. I also do not know how I feel about switching advisers so often. I have had at least four bouts of change with them. I do have to say, all advisers have been amazing to work with, so it is not the quality that I dislike, simply the changing of them. |
| Instruction | 8 | Most instructors are very clear and helpful. I have had two or three instructors out of my entire experience who seem to want to make things much harder than they should be. One in particular taught a math class, which I know most students struggle with to begin with. I often wondered why my instructor would purposefully try to confuse us on problems that were clearly of a difficult nature. |
| Cost | 3 | I think that for an online school it should be less expensive than it is. I only pay it because I do not have much of a choice. With fewer overhead costs, online should be well below on campus tuition. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | I am an online student because I needed the flexibility. I am so pleased to have the option to take my classes at my own convenience due to my schedule. |
| Academic Facilities | 9 | The library has provided me with many articles to reference when writing my papers. I also feel very supported by my advisers. I have taken one workshop, which was very helpful, and I have also used the citation generator and the writepoint program on every paper. |
| Social Life | 5 | To be honest, my online experience lacks anything social. Participation is as close as it gets, but often times with required word limits and even sometimes required subject information, it can be difficult. There is now a forum, which I have referenced on several occasions, but I do not generally participate since I have little time for it. I will say that implementing the forum was a wonderful idea! |
| Placement Services | I have not looked into the job placement and career services that UoP offers. I have noted that several emails regarded positions, which is nice to see. | |
| Alumni Network | 9 | I have not had any association with the alumni, but I do receive periodic emails. I feel that if I was in need of support my advisers would be there to help me. |
University of Phoenix Online • Online
Studying Master Of Business Administration (completion in: 2011)
• 12/19/2011
"Though it was at times stressful to keep up with a job, two children, and school, I look at University of Phoenix as a very positive experience. It gave me the knowledge and skills I needed."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | If another person is in my position, I would definitely recommend Phoenix. It offers quality classes, quality professors, and a great tool for people to earn their degrees from home. |
| School Reputation | 5 | Employers still have a poor opinion of University of Phoenix or other online courses. Much of this, I think, stems from ignorance. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 10 | For an online university, I was very impressed by the material and courses given. It exceeded my expectations. The online courses allowed me to work full-time and raise two children. I was able to attend class at night in the comfort of my own home. |
| Instruction | 9 | Overall, the professors were very knowledgeable. I had 2 professors that did not have much knowledge or management skills and conducted class poorly. |
| Cost | 3 | Compared to other Master programs, Phoenix is fairly expensive. However, I needed an online facility and this provided me with one. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | The online courses were a tremendous asset to their program. As long as I met basic deadlines, I had much flexibility in when I could do my work. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | Online course materials were a big help to me. I did not have to purchase bulky books that took up space in my already cramped apartment. My advisor was always very accessible and only a phone call away. |
| Social Life | Since this was an online class, a social experience did not exist. | |
| Placement Services | I have not utilized the job placement network. Much of the reason U. of Phoenix exists is for people who are already employed. | |
| Alumni Network | I have not utilized the alumni network. However, I do know that a large network exists and they are always encouraging participation. |
University of Phoenix Online • Online
Studying Associates In Psychology (completion in: I didn't complete my degree)
• 12/19/2011
"If I had another chance I probably would not attend this school. I have had more bad experiences than good ones with this school."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | My program is good and I would recommend it to someone who is going in that field. I would not, however, recommend the school in general. |
| School Reputation | 5 | I don't think this school is bad, reputation wise. I have heard people really speak highly of the programs. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 7 | The program, I believe, is very good and has many great teachers. I liked most of my classes. |
| Instruction | 8 | The teachers work with you and try and push students in the right direction. I thought most every subject really prepared my for the degree. |
| Cost | 3 | I personally believe that this school does cost too much for an online school. I think there are better schools online for less. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 8 | I really liked how the online school works. It does not really clash with my work schedule, which is nice. |
| Academic Facilities | 8 | The online media and library are amazing. There are so many options for students to improve their grades. |
| Social Life | There is not much of this online. | |
| Placement Services | 5 | I never had any issues with service assistant on job matters. I believe there is a better way to work with online students, however. |
| Alumni Network | 4 | I personally did have issues with getting a hold of my school's contacts. I think they need to improve the way they handle situations with students better. |
University of Phoenix Online • Online
Studying Associate Of Science In Psychology (completion in: 2012)
• 12/19/2011
"My classes seem to go by quickly. I am also not bored with the curriculum."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | It is a very expensive school. I also believe that online classes are not for everyone. |
| School Reputation | 3 | Most employers do not like to hire people with degrees from Phoenix. They don't view it as a "good" school. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 5 | I give it an average rating due to the fact that they seem to be very pushy. I believe that they need better staff. |
| Instruction | 10 | The instructors are very helpful and they want their students to do their best. They are also very easy to get a hold of. |
| Cost | 1 | Compared to most other online schools, this school is very expensive. Financial aid does not cover all the classes, so student loans are a must. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | You have a choice of online or on campus classes. Online classes are very flexible. You can complete your assignments at any time, they just have to be turned in by a certain day. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | The online libraries were very accessible. There were also many support groups to help students out. |
| Social Life | 7 | I have had a good experience so far. Classes are good and the transition from one class to another is easy. The classes also run for a very short amount of time, which makes it very nice. |
| Placement Services | I have not seen anything to do with career placement. | |
| Alumni Network | I have not had a chance to contact, nor have I had any dealings with, the alumni department. |
University of Phoenix Online • Online
Studying Associates Degree - Human Services Management (completion in: 2012)
• 12/25/2011
"I have had a hard time getting financial aid answers. The classes cost way too much."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | I think the classes are too expensive. There are better colleges that charge a lot less. |
| School Reputation | I am not sure about this since I am not working. I do not know what their reputation is yet. | |
| Satisfaction With Major | 9 | They have a great course list for this degree program. The classes are very in-depth. |
| Instruction | 7 | There was plenty of material provided. There is no instruction - only online discussion questions and tests. |
| Cost | 4 | It costs way too much per course without there being any instruction. There needs to be a video lecture or something for the price I am paying. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | There is not a rigid class schedule. As long as you do the assignments by the due dates, you are free to do them whenever you want. |
| Academic Facilities | 9 | The library is vast and helpful. There are several tutorials for the students to use. |
| Social Life | 1 | I have not had any social interaction. It has only been for school work. |
| Placement Services | I have not had to use these services yet. |
University of Phoenix Online • I Attended University Of Phoenix Online.
Studying I Pursued A Bachelor's Degree In Science, With A Major In Criminal Justice Administration. (completion in: 2008)
• 12/23/2011
"I had both good and bad experiences while in this school. The people were quite interesting, and the educational opportunities to learn new things were great. The biggest issues I had were the requirements when people in the classroom environment were not as willing as I was to do their part."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | I would recommend parts of this school, but I would also warn people to make sure they are employed prior to graduation to make sure their work history carried them better than their resume would with this school on it. I would also make sure people knew what to expect regarding group work as not all students participate equally. |
| School Reputation | 4 | I have put in hundreds of applications, and not gotten any responses, so I am thinking that the reputation of my school, even though I have a Bachelor's Degree, is not giving me any type of a leg up. I wish the reputation of the school was stronger to allow me more consideration when employers view my resume. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 6 | I learned a lot while at the University of Phoenix, but I did not find very much specialization in any of the courses I took. I wish I would have been able to learn more specific information and less of the general information. |
| Instruction | 8 | Out of my four years, I had two professors who were rude, pompous, and ignorant toward his or her students, but aside from those two, the teachers were very polite and taught quite well. I would recommend almost every single teacher quite highly. |
| Cost | 5 | This was affordable, but without finding work, paying back my tuition bills will remain difficult indefinitely. Once I am able to find work, this will no longer be an issue. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 9 | As long as students checked in regularly, the classwork was able to be completed, including participation within the classroom. The online experience was incredibly flexible, especially for anyone who was sick or had "life" come up. |
| Academic Facilities | 9 | The online library was extensive, and covered almost any topic a person could explore. I was able to go through many different libraries to find information on all the covered topics for all of my coursework. |
| Social Life | I did the online schooling, and there was no time or inclination toward any type of school spirit through this medium. I do not think taking time off for holidays, which is all the online students got, would fall under this category. | |
| Placement Services | I have been desperately looking for work since graduation, and I have been unable to find anything as of yet. I wish I could take advantage of this perk for graduates, but I have not gotten this ability yet. | |
| Alumni Network | I have not been able to take advantage of this aspect of the University of Phoenix. I have requested information a couple of times, and never gotten the necessary information to be able to use this part of the graduate's experience. |
University of Phoenix Online • Online
Studying Psychology (completion in: 2014)
• 12/23/2011
"There have been a great deal more things about the school that impress me than those that annoy me. The biggest frustration to me is the inability of the teachers to respond to questions from the students on time, and that only seems to pertain to certain teachers and the fact that the counselors are switched every few months."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I would recommend this school to other people who are looking to continue their education, and in fact I have done so already. My experience with the school on the whole has been a positive one and I have enjoyed it. |
| School Reputation | 6 | The reputation of University of Phoenix among most employers that I have dealt with so far has been good. There are very few people these days who are not familiar with the school and its existence. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 5 | The school itself is a good match for me. When I first enrolled the counselor I had was extremely helpful and very friendly, helping with anything I needed. As I got into the program, my counselors changed four times in a year which is extremely frustrating because you never really know who you are supposed to be dealing with and you have to start all over each time trying to build a relationship with someone new who is supposed to be guiding you on your educational goals! |
| Instruction | 5 | I was fairly satisfied with the content of the material that we learned. The only real difficulty I encountered was with contacting the teachers for additional assistance for answers to my questions. On at least two occasions I received no response at all. |
| Cost | 5 | Online classes are more expensive than community college tuition, but at the same time I expected that to be the case. The University of Phoenix' costs are considerably less than the costs of a few other online schools that I was considering in the beginning. The flexibility of the classes being online and the materials that are available online to me justify the overall price in my mind. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | The class flexibility is awesome because I can still take care of all of my daily responsibilities at home and access my classes at any time throughout the week as long as I adhere to the requirements of my teachers. The work load for most of the classes I have been in so far is challenging, but not so difficult that they consume a great amount of time away from my family and other responsibilities. |
| Academic Facilities | 7 | The university has many online tools, including a library and other tutoring tools online to assist students with a huge array of different tasks that they may be struggling with. They even have a plagiarism tool to help you monitor any papers that you have to submit that helps keep your papers as authentic as possible. |
| Social Life | I am an online student which greatly limits my ability to participate in any school events that would otherwise be available to traditional on campus students. At the same time, being an online student allows me to meet interesting new people from all over the place, not just localized to one regional area as would be the case if I were a traditional on campus student! | |
| Placement Services | I have not had the need for these services yet. | |
| Alumni Network | So far I have had no contact with the Alumni network at the University of Phoenix. I have read some of the materials that are available and it seems to be very interesting. |
University of Phoenix Online • Online
Studying Master - Information Systems (completion in: 2010)
• 12/21/2011
"UoP has given me the opportunity to get a higher education and it has provided me with the tools needed to excel in a new career field. I would recommend the university to anyone looking to further their education."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | UoP is perfect for anyone seeking further education but can't find the time to go to a traditional school. The university is flexible and willing to work with anyone with the drive to excel and find a new career. |
| School Reputation | 10 | A large number of my co-workers have used UoP throughout their careers with only good things to say about it. I've also had others question me about UoP and how the school has helped me to achieve 4 degrees. |
| Satisfaction With Major | 10 | The university provided me with the needed education to advance in my career field. The university also provided guided help and a variety of tools to help me complete my education. |
| Instruction | 10 | All instructors shared a wealth of knowledge in all studies, which helped me better understand the material. Instructors spent numerous hours answering questions and corrected all mistakes made during my study. |
| Cost | 10 | All classes were discounted because I was in the military. Academic advisors provided all information needed to insure bills were paid on time. |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | I have a full time job and a family, so the hours for my study were perfect. All classes gave ample time to complete assignments and tests. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | There were many tools available online, and the library contained many documents and books that were most helpful. Other online tools were document readers and APA generators that helped me proof all my submissions. |
| Social Life | All classes were conducted online. I conversed with other class members strictly online. | |
| Placement Services | 10 | Job placement help was always available during my course study. Fortunately I have a full time job, but I do not hesitate to ask about other opportunities. |
| Alumni Network | 10 | After I completed my course of study the alumni connected me with job opportunities. The alumni constantly updated me on new programs and a variety of ways to improve my education background. |