Phoenix Education Partners, Inc.

Phoenix Education Partners, Inc. is a mission-driven organization providing access to higher education opportunities, primarily for working adults. The company operates as one of the largest online education providers, focusing on transforming how individuals achieve educational and career aspirations while balancing the demands of adult life. Phoenix Education Partners delivers personalized, career-relevant, and affordable education through a flexible learning model, skills-aligned curriculum, and accessible tuition costs. The company utilizes purpose-built platforms with an AI-ready data infrastructure and technology stack to enhance the student experience, increase student success, and improve connectivity among students, educators, and employers. The University of Phoenix, founded in 1976, has been continuously accredited since 1978 by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. As of August 31, 2025, the company has served over 1.1 million alumni (including those with non-degree certificates) and conferred nearly 1.3 million degrees. Its student body primarily consists of working adults seeking career advancement, for whom the company provides flexible, asynchronous learning models and robust technology solutions tailored to their unique needs, such as time constraints and responsibilities.