Covering the business of education and training

www.apollogroup.edu is a giant organization among fopros and non-profits alike.

Just how big is Apollo Group, owner of

1. The University of Phoenix, Inc.

2. Institute for Professional Development

3. The College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp.

4. Western International University - Axia College

Apollo Group offers educational programs and services at 97 campuses and 159 learning centers in 39 states as well as Puerto Rico, Alberta, British Columbia, the Netherlands and Mexico.

Soon, China will be added to that list.

Last weekend University of Phoenix and Axia College held commencement exercises. It was the first commencement for Axia college.

The University of Phoenix offered to fly in ALL of their adjunct faculty from whereever they teach to attend the ceremony. Gowns were ordered. Meet and Greets were arranged and plenty of opportunities for putting faces to online names were organized.

Some 166 faculty members for Axia College alone took UoP up on their offer.

Question: What is 166 x ($350 + gown rental + food) + rental charges for the US Airways Arena in downtown Phoenix?

Answer: A lot

That's how big Apollo Group is.