University of Phoenix
As of mid 2014, 233,500 students attended University of Phoenix. University of Phoenix has over 100 campuses and learning centers in 39 states, Puerto Rico, Alberta, and British Columbia. Arizona locations: Phoenix and surrounding communities, Tucson, Sierra Vista, Yuma, Nogales. Most University of Phoenix (UOP) students attend online.
University of Phoenix offers a complete array of bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs in dozens of fields: business, information systems and technology, accounting, nursing, management, health services and more. Formats include traditional classrooms, online learning conducted completely via the Internet, and a blended online learning approach that also includes some time in the classroom.
Mission: The mission of University of Phoenix is to educate working adults to develop the knowledge and skills that will enable them to achieve their professional goals, improve the productivity of their organizations, and provide leadership and service to their communities.
By mid-2014, over 800,000 graduates had completed a degree program from University if Phoenix, making it one of the biggest alumni networks in the U.S.