Working students have the option of taking online courses at one of several Phoenix universities.
Phoenix, the capital of Arizona, is home to a variety of universities--public and private, for-profit and not-for-profit--all of which cater to traditional and non-traditional students by providing both online and campus-based courses. In most cases, students can earn undergraduate and graduate degrees through a combination of on-site and distance learning or choose one or the other.
University of Phoenix
With more than 100 degree programs, more than 200 locations and an online curriculum, the University of Phoenix, a for-profit institution, is the largest private university in the United States with three facilities in its namesake city. It offers the entire spectrum of undergraduate and graduate degrees. Business, nursing, and education are among the most popular programs at the Phoenix Hohokam Campus. Phoenix-based students can also pursue studies at the university's two local learning centers, Northwest and West Valley.
Northern Arizona University
Northern Arizona University (NAU) has 35 campuses throughout Arizona, one of which is in Phoenix. More than 70 undergraduate and graduate degree programs are available at NAU, including several endorsements and certificate programs in such areas as restaurant management, educational technology and international tourism management.
Ottawa University
Ottawa University is a private, nonprofit, Christian university affiliated with American Baptist Churches USA. It has three campuses in Arizona, including one in Phoenix, which offers campus-based bachelor's and master's degrees, as well as a few online programs. The student-to-faculty ratio at Ottawa University is 13 to 1.
Arizona State University
In September 2010, the Wall Street Journal ranked Arizona State University (ASU) fifth among the top universities favored for job recruiting. ASU has four campuses in the Phoenix metropolitan area, one of which is in downtown Phoenix and encompasses several schools, including the Walter Cronkrite School of Journalism and Mass Communication and the College of Public Programs. Several ASU degree programs can be completed through distance learning.
Grand Canyon University
Grand Canyon University (GCU) is a private, for-profit, Christian university that offers both online and campus-based bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. It encompasses the Ken Blanchard College of Business as well as liberal arts, nursing and health sciences, education, fine arts and production and doctoral studies colleges. The university boasts more than 20 men's and women's NCAA Division II sports teams. Campus amenities include an outdoor swimming pool and tennis courts.
Western International University
The Phoenix campus of Western International University (WSI), another for-profit institution, is one of three in Arizona. WSI awards associate, bachelor's and master's degrees in almost 30 fields of study. The institution's signature online program, West Interactive Online, gives students the option of live or recorded classroom sessions. Business majors have the option of designing their own bachelor's of science and MBA programs.
DeVry University
DeVry University, a for-profit university, has about 90 campuses in the United States, three of which are located in Arizona. The Phoenix campus encompasses four colleges--business management, engineering and information science, health sciences and media arts and technology--that offer mostly bachelor's degrees and a handful of graduate programs.
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