Online master’s degrees
Advance your management and leadership skills with an online master’s degree that’s affordable, career-focused – and fits with your schedule. Take control of your future.
Find a master’s degree that fits you
Tuition for a master’s degree
Paying for school
Tuition is based on number of credit hours per course. Courses are typically 3 credits, but can range from 1-6 credits. Costs do not include savings opportunities like transfer credits and scholarships.
Master's
Cost per credit
Credits per course
Resource fee
$698
x3
+ $195
Estimated cost per course
$2,289 / course
What affects the overall cost of my program?
Your full program cost can vary by:
- Savings opportunities. Get your degree faster and for less with eligible transfer credits, scholarships and work experience credits. Students with eligible credits and relevant experience can save up to $6,800 and 9 credits off their master’s degree.
Earn your master’s degree faster and for less with eligible savings opportunities:
Your employer may help cover your tuition
We work with hundreds of organizations to help their employees earn degrees at a reduced cost. See if yours is on the list.
Online master’s degrees with your career in mind
Through academic rigor, inclusivity and deep knowledge of the types of skills employers' value, we strive to help our graduate students prepare for today’s ever-changing employment landscape. That's why we’re bridging the gap between what you learn in your coursework and can demonstrate in the workplace with a skills-aligned curriculum.
Determining which skills matter
We work with a labor market analyst to evaluate thousands of job posts to identify skills employers want.
Aligning credits to skills in a 1:1 ratio
On average, for every three-credit core course you take, you can demonstrate three career-relevant skills.
Showcasing your achievements in real time
You can promote the skills you’re learning on your résumé and social media with verified digital badges.
Introducing a faster, more affordable master’s degree option
Earn your degree in under a year, for less than $11k, with our competency-based online programs.
Our competency-based programs are designed for experienced professionals in business, IT, and healthcare. Leverage your knowledge and experience to earn an online master’s degree faster, and for less.
What is compentency-based learning (CB)?
You’re scheduled in 4 courses concurrently over a span of 16 weeks. CB programs encourage individual learning and provide an opportunity to engage with fellow students. You’ll also receive support and guidance from faculty in your courses and a dedicated faculty mentor in your program.
- Start your group of courses with the support of a faculty mentor.
- Take 3 to 4 courses at your own pace every 16-week period. Spend less time on material you know and more time on new subject matter.
- Once ready, faculty can unlock competency assessments so you can demonstrate what you know and how to apply it.
Is CB a good fit for you?
| TRADITIONAL | COMPETENCY-BASED |
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16 months (MBA)
17 months (MHA/MIS) |
Less than a year
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6-week course at a time
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More intensive timeline to complete 4 courses, which can be taken one at a time
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Traditional classroom led by instructors
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Self-paced, flexible learnings with limited faculty guidance
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Bachelor’s degree with 2.5 GPA
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Bachelor’s degree with 2.5 GPA and relevant work experience
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$698 per credit
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$300 per credit (no additional fees)
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| COMPETENCY-BASED | TRADITIONAL |
|---|---|
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Less than a year
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16 months (MBA)
17 months (MHA/MIS) |
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More intensive timeline to complete 4 courses, which can be taken one at a time
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6-week course at a time
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Self-paced, flexible learnings with limited faculty guidance
|
Traditional classroom led by instructors
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Bachelor’s degree with 2.5 GPA and relevant work experience
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Bachelor’s degree with 2.5 GPA
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$300 per credit (no additional fees)
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$698 per credit
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Have questions about our online master’s programs? We can help.
The academic foundations of your online master’s degree
Our instructors aren’t professors. They’re accomplished practitioners with an average of 28.8 years of professional experience. With their educational leadership, they help translate theory into skills you can put into practice right away. They know firsthand what works and what doesn’t, often from their own workplaces.
Education never stands still. And neither does the workplace. Our industry advisory councils are made up of leaders in their fields who meet periodically to review industry trends. They advise our colleges on what’s changing, so our online learning curriculum meets the latest expectations for your career goals.
University of Phoenix has been continually accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org, since 1978. What does that mean? You’ll receive an education that meets recognized quality standards. Specific business, counseling, education and nursing programs have also received programmatic accreditation.
Select master’s programs at University of Phoenix align with industry standards and may educationally prepare you to sit for relevant industry certification exams. For instance, our Master of Health Administration aligns with American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) standards. Our master’s degrees in nursing, information systems and cybersecurity may educationally prepare you to sit for a certification exam, but our programs do not include certification.
Benefits of taking an online master’s program with us
Transfer credits
When it comes to going back to school, the only thing better than a fresh start is a head start. Apply eligible transfer credits from an accredited university or college toward your master's degree.
Scholarships for master’s students
We believe everyone deserves an affordable education that they shouldn’t have to compete for. That’s why we offer an unlimited number of scholarships, so if you qualify, you get one.
College credit for relevant experience
Get credit where credit is due as you go back to school. You may be able to apply work experience from past jobs or other training providers to help you earn the college credits you deserve.
Fixed tuition. No surprises.
Lock in the peace of mind that comes with fixed, affordable tuition. Enjoy one flat tuition rate from the moment you enroll until the day you graduate from your online master’s program.
Employer-based tuition incentives
We currently offer upskilling education to employees at more than 2,700 organizations, ranging from healthcare to telecommunications, through employer or benefits provider alliances.
"University of Phoenix makes it possible to satisfy educational needs while maintaining a work-life balance."
Scott Kirby
BSM 2020 | MBA-CB 2021
"There’s no way I would have made the impact or the difference that I’m making without the support, the confidence, and the education that I was provided."
Amber P.
MHA 2017
"The classes in the online community let me meet people from all walks of life who are in various stages of their careers."
Devon Moody-Graham
MBA 2006
"University of Phoenix's practitioner faculty know how to engage and instruct adult students."
Tomás León
MBA 2000
- University of Phoenix makes it possible to satisfy educational needs while maintaining a work-life balance.
- There’s no way I would have made the impact or the difference that I’m making without the support, the confidence, and the education that I was provided.
- The classes in the online community let me meet people from all walks of life who are in various stages of their careers.
- University of Phoenix's practitioner faculty know how to engage and instruct adult students.
Frequently asked questions about our online master’s degrees
If you’re looking to pursue leadership opportunities, a master’s degree is designed to help you prepare to take that next step in your career. According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Career Outlook, graduate-level occupations are projected to have slightly more than 500,000 annual average openings from 2022 to 2032.[1] These include careers such as nurse practitioners, education administrators, healthcare, social workers and more.
An online master’s degree can help you deepen your knowledge in a particular academic field or discipline and potentially enhance your career. You can develop career-relevant skills in your coursework that will help you stay relevant and competitive in fields like business, education, healthcare and information technology.
[1] The BLS Projected Growth for 2021-2031 is published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This data reflects the BLS’ projections of national (not local) conditions. These data points are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.
Our online master’s programs can take anywhere from 12-37 months to complete depending on the degree or academic field you choose to pursue. For example, our competency-based master’s degrees – Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Health Administration (MHA), and Master of Information Systems (MIS) – can take less than a year to complete, while the Master of Science in Counseling programs can take approximately three years or longer.
Want to know how long a specific online master’s degree might take? Call 844-937-8679 to speak with an enrollment representative.
The credit requirements vary across our online master’s degrees. Depending on the online program you choose, you’ll need anywhere from 33-60 credits. You may be able to earn your master's degree faster and for less if you can apply eligible saving opportunities, such as transfer credits, scholarships or work experience. Browse saving opportunities for master’s students.
Yes, you can transfer eligible credits from previous accredited college courses toward our online master’s degrees, except for our competency-based education programs.
With our Tuition Guarantee, you can count on fixed, affordable pricing for your entire degree program. Our online master’s programs are $698 per credit, except for the Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs which are $540 per credit. Our competency-based MBA, MHA and MIS degrees are $300 per credit and can be completed in less than a year.
Yes, we do offer scholarships for our online master’s degrees – because we believe everyone deserves an affordable education that they shouldn’t have to compete for. Browse our master’s scholarships:
Forever a Phoenix® Scholarship — Master's (Maximum value of $2,000 applied over 11 courses)
The Current Student Scholarship — Master's (Maximum value of $2,000 applied over 11 courses)
The Phoenix® Master's Scholarship (Maximum value of $1,000 applied over 11 courses)
Some of our education, nursing, counseling and social work programs contain courses that require a ground field experience/clinical component experience. These experiences are not always available or on all days. Please check with an enrollment representative to determine if your program can be completed solely online.
We have a variety of online higher education programs for master’s students available at University of Phoenix. Browse our eight fields of study to find a program that’ll suit your online learning interests and needs.
