Argosy University-Phoenix (436094)

www.argosy.edu/phoenix

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2018 Undergraduate Tuition

$13,344

2018 Average Net Price

$16,555

After Financial Aid

2015 Default Rate

15.6%

on Student Loans

2017 Enrolled Students

444

41.2% Full-Time

About

Argosy University-Phoenix (436094) is a higher education institution located in Maricopa County, AZ. In 2018, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at Argosy University-Phoenix (436094) were Clinical Psychology (32 degrees awarded) and School Psychology (12 degrees).

In 2018, 149 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Argosy University-Phoenix (436094). 75.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 24.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (87 degrees), 2.9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (30 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Argosy University-Phoenix (436094) is $13,344, which is $−1,597 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Argosy University-Phoenix (436094) was 15.6%, corresponding to 3079 out of the 19780 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2018, the median undergraduate tuition at Argosy University-Phoenix (436094) is $13,344

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,555.

In 2018, 83% of undergraduate students attending Argosy University-Phoenix (436094) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 75% 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 (436094) was $13,344.

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Average Net Price

$16,555

2018 Value

17.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2018 Argosy University-Phoenix (436094) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,555. Between 2017 and 2018, the average net price of Argosy University-Phoenix (436094) grew by 17.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Argosy University-Phoenix (436094) (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.

Other Student Expenses

$6,328

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Argosy University-Phoenix (436094) was of $6,328 in 2018. The cost of room and board decreased by 0.768% between 2017 and 2018.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Argosy University-Phoenix (436094) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at Argosy University-Phoenix (436094) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2018. This represents a growth of 5.06% with respect to 2017, when 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Argosy University-Phoenix (436094) (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 (436094) 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 (436094) had a total enrollment of 444 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at Argosy University-Phoenix (436094) is 183 students and the part-time enrollment is 261. This means that 41.2% of students enrolled at Argosy University-Phoenix (436094) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Argosy University-Phoenix (436094), both undergraduate and graduate, is 55% White, 22.5% Hispanic or Latino, 14.9% Black or African American, 2.03% Asian, 1.58% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.901% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Argosy University-Phoenix (436094) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (25%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (22.9%) and Black or African American Female (18.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (43%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (19.3%) and White Male (14.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

41.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Argosy University-Phoenix (436094) in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 444 students. The full-time enrollment at Argosy University-Phoenix (436094) is 183 and the part-time enrollment is 261. This means that 41.2% of students enrolled at Argosy University-Phoenix (436094) are enrolled full-time compared with 71.2% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Argosy University-Phoenix (436094) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

33%

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 (436094) was 33%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Argosy University-Phoenix (436094) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Argosy University-Phoenix (436094) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

White
244 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
100 enrolled students
Black or African American
66 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Argosy University-Phoenix (436094) is 55% White, 22.5% Hispanic or Latino, 14.9% Black or African American, 2.03% Asian, 1.58% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.901% 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 Special Focus Institutions is 42.1% White, 19.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.1% 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, 9 students (2.03%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2018, 77 more women than men received degrees from Argosy University-Phoenix (436094). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Argosy University-Phoenix (436094) is white (87 degrees awarded). There were 2.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (30 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at Argosy University-Phoenix (436094) is Clinical Psychology (32 degrees awarded), followed by School Psychology (12 degrees).

In 2018, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Argosy University-Phoenix (436094), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Psychology (95 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (7 degrees), and Education (10 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 (436094) are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,639,335 people), Other managers (2,238,430 people), Registered nurses (1,850,364 people), Software developers (1,446,628 people), and Accountants & auditors (1,374,574 people).

The most specialized majors at Argosy University-Phoenix (436094) in 2018 are Psychology (95 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (7 degrees), Education (10 degrees), Business (17 degrees), and Health (17 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 (436094) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Argosy University-Phoenix (436094) are Psychology (95 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (7 degrees), Education (10 degrees), Business (17 degrees), and Health (17 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 (436094) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 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 (436094).

Most Common (2018)

Educational Psychology
21 degrees awarded
Mental Health Counseling
16 degrees awarded
School Psychology
8 degrees awarded

In 2018, the most common masters degree concentration at Argosy University-Phoenix (436094) was Educational Psychology with 21 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Argosy University-Phoenix (436094) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2018

113

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2018

In 2018, 36 degrees were awarded to men at Argosy University-Phoenix (436094), which is 0.319 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (113).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Argosy University-Phoenix (436094) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2018, 10 degrees were awarded to men at Argosy University-Phoenix (436094) in Clinical Psychology, which is 0.455 times less than the 22 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2018, 22 degrees were awarded to men at Argosy University-Phoenix (436094) in Clinical Psychology, which is 2.2 times more than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2018 at Argosy University-Phoenix (436094) is Male and White (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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
87 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
30 degrees awarded
Black or African American
25 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Argosy University-Phoenix (436094) is white (87 degrees awarded). There were 2.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (30 degrees).

2.01% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)

White Female
62 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
27 degrees awarded
White Male
25 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Argosy University-Phoenix (436094) is white female (62 degrees awarded). There were 2.3 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (27 degrees).

Operations

Argosy University-Phoenix (436094) employs 6 Professors, 2 Associate professors and 2 Assistant professors. Most academics at Argosy University-Phoenix (436094) are Female Professor (4), Male Professor (2), and Female Assistant professor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Argosy University-Phoenix (436094) are: Management, with 10 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 7 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$3.19M

2017 Salaries

8.63%

decline from 2016

In 2017, Argosy University-Phoenix (436094) paid a median of $3.19M in salaries, a 8.63% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.41% decline between 2015 and 2016, and a 8.15% decline between 2014 and 2015.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$790k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, Argosy University-Phoenix (436094) paid a total of $790k to 10 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $975k (30.7%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

6 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

10 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Argosy University-Phoenix (436094) were Professor with 6 employees, Associate professor with 2 employees, and Assistant professor with 2 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Argosy University-Phoenix (436094) were Management with 10 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 7 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2017)

Female Professor
Male Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Argosy University-Phoenix (436094) was Female Professor with 4 employees, Male Professor with 2 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Argosy University-Phoenix (436094).

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