university of phoenix

The University of Phoenix is a private for-profit university headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, founded in 1976. It primarily offers online education but also has physical campuses, focusing on making higher education accessible to working adults. It provides certificates and degrees at various levels including associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, with programs in business, education, health professions, and social sciences among others. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and has an open enrollment policy for many undergraduate programs. It is one of the largest online universities in the United States, with a strong emphasis on flexible, career-aligned education for adult learners. However, it has faced criticism and scrutiny over educational quality and reliance on federal funding in the past.