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)?
Is CB a good fit for you?
Have questions about our online master’s programs? We can help.
The academic foundations of your online master’s degree
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
- 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.