University of Phoenix–New Jersey

Overview of University of Phoenix – New Jersey

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The school offers programs from certificate level up to and including graduate programs, but the Jersey City campus focuses on business and information technology at the associate and bachelor’s degree levels. The programs are designed with working professionals in mind, so the majority of classes are held at night or on weekends, even on campus. This allows students who are employed and that have other personal responsibilities to still meet those while attending classes.

Top Rankings For University of Phoenix – New Jersey

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Admissions

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Tuition Cost & Financial Aid

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Tuition for the University of Phoenix - New Jersey campus was around $9,500 for a recent academic year. The majority of students received financial aid. Pell Grants covered over 50% of the cost, while the remainder was covered either out of pocket for the student or through student loans. Scholarships and other types of grants were also used to cover tuition and living expenses. Students who do not want to take out student loans should inquire into the types of scholarships and grants that are offered by the school as well as other organizations. A student advisor can walk a potential student through the process of finding these monies.

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Academics

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The retention rate for students at the University of Phoenix - New Jersey campus is unknown. However, the graduation rate for those who attain a bachelor’s degree is 18%. The majority of students who complete degrees do so in six years and are female, but other students also finish degrees in four years and eight years. The student to faculty ratio is very small at 3 to 1. This means there are plenty of opportunities to interact with faculty and getting to know your fellow students is a given. The low graduation rate could be attributed to the school environment or the varying needs of the students who attend. The school caters to working students who often have to put the education on pause due to work and personal responsibilities. This could also explain why students take eight years to complete a four-year degree.

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Outcome & Salary

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While specific outcomes for the small group of students who attend the New Jersey campus of the University of Phoenix, there are statistics on the usual outcomes of earning a college degree versus entering the working world with only a high school education. On average, college graduates make around $76,320 annually, which amounts to a 10-year salary earning potential of $763,200. On the other hand, those who forgo college and get to work with a high school diploma or GED have a national average yearly income of just $38,792. This equals a 10-year earning potential of $387,920 and a 20-year potential of $775,840. As you can see, though there are outliers and trade school skills can net you a higher income without an undergraduate degree, the difference between only earning a high school diploma and giving yourself the benefit of higher education are night and day.

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