Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division

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2018 Undergraduate Tuition

$13,344

2018 Average Net Price

$20,834

After Financial Aid

2015 Student Loan

15.6%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

5,791

56.4% Full-Time

About

Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division is a higher education institution located in Maricopa County, AZ. In 2018, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division were General Psychology (345 degrees awarded), General Business (185 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (73 degrees).

In 2018, 1,339 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division. 76.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 23.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (632 degrees), 1.34 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (470 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division is $13,344, which is $−15,648 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2018, the median undergraduate tuition at Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division is $13,344

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,834.

In 2018, 78% of undergraduate students attending Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$13,344

2018 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2018, the cost of tuition at Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division was $13,344.

This chart compares the tuition costs of Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$20,834

2018 Value

24.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2018 Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,834. Between 2017 and 2018, the average net price of Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division grew by 24.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

78%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

78% of undergraduate students at Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division received financial aid through grants or loans in 2018. This represents a growth of 5.41% with respect to 2017, when 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

15.6%

2015 Default Rate

3079

Number of Defaults

In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division was 15.6%, which represents 3079 out of the 19780 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division had a total enrollment of 5,791 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division is 3,267 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,524. This means that 56.4% of students enrolled at Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45.4% White, 37.8% Black or African American, 10.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.85% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.881% Asian, and 0.812% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.8%), followed by Black or African American Female (25.7%) and White Male (9.87%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (39.5%), followed by White Female (25.8%) and Black or African American Male (9.07%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

56.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,791 students. The full-time enrollment at Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division is 3,267 and the part-time enrollment is 2,524. This means that 56.4% of students enrolled at Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

36%

2017 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division was 36%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

White
2,632 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,187 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
589 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division is 45.4% White, 37.8% Black or African American, 10.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.85% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.881% Asian, and 0.812% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 168 students (2.9%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2018, 713 more women than men received degrees from Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division is white (632 degrees awarded). There were 1.34 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (470 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division is General Psychology (345 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (185 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (73 degrees).

In 2018, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Psychology (535 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (134 degrees), and Business (481 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 people).

The most specialized majors at Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division in 2018 are Psychology (535 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (134 degrees), Business (481 degrees), Protective Services (75 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (15 degrees) (as of 2018).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division are Psychology (535 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (134 degrees), Business (481 degrees), Protective Services (75 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (15 degrees) (as of 2018).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division are Elementary & secondary schools (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division.

Most Common (2018)

General Psychology
345 degrees awarded
General Business
185 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
73 degrees awarded

In 2018, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division was General Psychology with 345 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

313

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2018

1,026

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2018

In 2018, 313 degrees were awarded to men at Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division, which is 0.305 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,026).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2018, 83 degrees were awarded to men at Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division in General Psychology, which is 0.19 times less than the 436 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2018, 436 degrees were awarded to men at Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division in General Psychology, which is 5.25 times more than the 83 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (33.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2018 at Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division is Female and Asian (33.3% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2018)

White
632 degrees awarded
Black or African American
470 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
143 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division is white (632 degrees awarded). There were 1.34 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (470 degrees).

3.58% of degree recipients (48 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)

White Female
478 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
363 degrees awarded
White Male
154 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division is white female (478 degrees awarded). There were 1.32 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (363 degrees).

Operations

Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division employs 36 Assistant professors, 13 Instructors and 8 Associate professors. Most academics at Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division are Female Assistant professor (20), Male Assistant professor (16), and Female Instructor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division are: Office and Administrative Support, with 132 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 47 employees, and Management with 33 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$28.7M

2017 Salaries

17%

decline from 2016

In 2017, Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division paid a median of $28.7M in salaries, a 17% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.65M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division paid a total of $3.65M to 61 employees working as instructors, which represents 12.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

36 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

132 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division were Assistant professor with 36 employees, Instructor with 13 employees, and Associate professor with 8 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division were Office and Administrative Support with 132 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 47 employees, and Management with 33 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2017)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Instructor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division was Female Assistant professor with 20 employees, Male Assistant professor with 16 employees, and Female Instructor with 9 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Argosy University-Phoenix Online Division.