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University of Phoenix-Arizona vs Arizona State University Campus Immersion: which has better ROI?

Private for-profit, Phoenix AZ · vs · Public, Tempe AZ

The verdict

Arizona State University Campus Immersion has the better ROI: it clears its 4-year net cost of $59,868 in 4.2 years versus not at all at University of Phoenix-Arizona, on median earnings of $62,668 vs $37,752 ten years out. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)

Head to head
MeasureUniversity of Phoenix-ArizonaArizona State University Campus Immersion
Net price / yr$13,520$14,967
Total net cost$54,080$59,868
Median earnings, 10 yrs$37,752$62,668
Median debt$31,553$19,500
Payback4.2 yrs
20-year net return$-266,240$226,292

College Scorecard (2026), institution-level · payback and returns are our math. Figures blend all majors.