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University of Phoenix-Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona · Private for-profit university · Training programs available:

Medical billing & coding programs
not reportedcompletion rate · Arizona avg 64%
$31,553median debt of graduates
$35,359median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$37,752median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education | Higher Learning Commission (Accredited)
Address: 4035 South Riverpoint Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85040 · Phone: (866) 766-0766 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

University of Phoenix-Arizona is a private for-profit trade school in Phoenix, AZ offering medical billing & coding programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, median graduate debt is $31,553 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $37,752; completion rate versus the state average is not reported for this campus.

Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data, but federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, can be used, and about 49.8% of students receive Pell Grants.

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Medical records specialists$36,530$47,630$61,350

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Arizona (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.

Trade programs at this campus

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 1,120 $23,521 $29,685 $9,500
Health and Medical Administrative Services Associate degree 8 $27,290 $26,147 $24,365

Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.

Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.

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About this school

University of Phoenix-Arizona is a private for-profit trade and career school based in Phoenix, AZ. It participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), meaning students may use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for enrollment. The campus is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Its most awarded trade credential area is medical billing & coding programs, with 1,128 completers recorded in the most recent federal data, out of a large overall undergraduate enrollment of 85,991 students.

Federal Scorecard data reports some but not all outcome figures for this campus. The completion rate compared to the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data, though the state average completion rate is listed at 64.4%. Median debt among graduates is $31,553, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $37,752. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 49.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of students with financial need.

Given its size and program focus, this campus may suit students pursuing medical billing and coding credentials, including adult learners and career changers, though specific program length and schedule details are not reported for this campus in federal data and should be confirmed directly with the school. Prospective students should verify accreditation status with the Higher Learning Commission and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and review current outcome data directly through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

University of Phoenix-Arizona's most awarded trade credential area is medical billing & coding programs, with 1,128 completers recorded in federal data. Two program families are listed for this campus overall.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, per the listing data.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students may use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate compared to the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate is listed at 64.4%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt among graduates is $31,553, per federal Scorecard data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are $37,752, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for current tuition figures.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

University of Phoenix-Arizona is a private for-profit institution, which can affect tuition pricing, ownership structure, and financial aid outcomes compared to public or nonprofit schools.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (866) 766-0766 or visit phoenix.edu for details.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?484613.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

Specific fit for adult or career-changing students is not detailed in the available data; schedule and format details are not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students should contact the school directly.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for program-specific requirements.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach University of Phoenix-Arizona at (866) 766-0766 or through its website, https://www.phoenix.edu/.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data against other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?484613 can be used to compare outcomes across schools.

Other trade and career schools in Phoenix, AZ

See all trade and career schools in Arizona or search by ZIP code.

Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.

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