Study.com alliance provides additional opportunities to earn applicable college credit

The accelerated pathway enhances the ways University of Phoenix and Study.com work together to help students apply eligible alternative college credits toward degree completion. Through the pathway, students gain access to designated Study.com elective courses that may fulfill specific remaining degree requirements.

Krista Schaub, Senior Director of University Partnerships at Study.com, said, "Momentum and cost are extremely important for adult learners. This pathway turns milestones at University of Phoenix into an opportunity to earn additional credit at Study.com, at no added cost, so that students can move toward their degree faster and more affordably. This program aligns fully with Study.com's mission of 'opening the door to the life changing impact of education' and we're truly excited to expand our decade plus work with University of Phoenix and help more students cross the finish line."

Expanding affordability through tuition savings and pricing certainty

The accelerated pathway complements University of Phoenix's broader approach to making higher education more affordable through opportunities to reduce required coursework and improve tuition transparency.

The University's new Locked-In Pricing Guarantee, effective November 2, 2026, provides new students with one fixed per-course price that includes tuition and resource fees for the duration of their enrolled program. Together, predictable pricing and opportunities to earn applicable credits through the accelerated pathway can help eligible students better understand and plan for their education costs.

The affordability focus reflects ongoing challenges facing adults considering higher education. According to Gallup and Lumina Foundation's 2026 State of Higher Education report, financial pressures remain a significant barrier to enrollment and completion, while flexible learning opportunities and shorter completion timelines are important considerations for adults returning to college.

Career-relevant business education designed for working adults

University of Phoenix's online Bachelor of Science in Business is a 120-credit degree program designed to help students develop practical knowledge and skills in management, leadership, communications, finance, marketing and business operations. The program, offered through the University's College of Business and Information Technology, features skills-mapped curriculum informed by labor market insights, accreditation requirements and practitioner faculty, and is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

The program's emphasis on practical, career-relevant learning is reflected in student feedback. In an online Student End of Course Survey, 88.5% of University of Phoenix students surveyed in the Bachelor of Science in Business program agreed or strongly agreed they earned skills in their course they could put to work right away. The Student End-of-Course Survey data reflects responses to the item, "I earned skills I can put to work right away," from November 2025 through October 2026, in which the item received 3,758 degree program responses, out of a total of 121,128 survey responses with a 14.69% response rate.

More than 292,000 students have earned a Bachelor of Science in Business degree from University of Phoenix since the university began offering business degrees.

Who is eligible for the accelerated business bachelor's degree pathway?

The pathway is available to qualifying new University of Phoenix students, alumni, and returning students who have been out of attendance for more than 365 days. Participants must meet admissions requirements, enroll in the eligible Bachelor of Science in Business program and register for and post attendance in their first or next University of Phoenix course with a start date between November 2, 2026, and April 30, 2027.

Participation and continued eligibility are subject to additional conditions, including successful course completion, continuous enrollment and remaining eligible elective requirements. The pathway is not available to students who add a certificate or Associate of Arts degree. Individual degree completion times and savings will vary.

Learn more here about the accelerated Bachelor of Science in Business pathway, including eligible Study.com courses, enrollment requirements and complete terms and conditions.

About Study.com

Study.com opens the door to the life-changing impact of education for tens of millions of learners and educators each month. Study.com is the largest platform of online courses for college credit, certification preparation, and career-aligned degree pathways that help learners build the skills and credentials required to thrive in the workforce of the future. Study.com serves both individuals and institutions-working with over 11,000 U.S. school districts, colleges, and employers to support student success, degree completion, and career advancement. Recognized by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), honored as one of Fast Company's most innovative companies and as 2026 GSV 150 honoree, Study.com has launched multiple impact initiatives such as Keys to College, Working Scholars® and Keys to the Classroom. Learn more at www.study.com.

About University of Phoenix

University of Phoenix is Built for Real Life. 50 Years Strong. The University innovates to help working adults enhance their careers and develop skills in a rapidly changing world through flexible online learning, relevant courses, academic AI pillars, and skills-mapped curriculum for associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs. Active students and alumni have access to Career Services for Life® resources including career guidance and tools. For more information, visit phoenix.edu.