Educational Services · Phoenix, AZ

University of Phoenix

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), University of Phoenix has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

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OSHA penalties: 0
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: $0
Back wages owed

University of Phoenix in Phoenix, AZ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected University of Phoenix 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. Against the Educational Services industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Acushnet Public Schools in Acushnet, MA is another educational services employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

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violations per inspection: 0.0%
of violations were serious: $0
in back wages recovered

What the Data Says About University of Phoenix

The federal enforcement record for University of Phoenix in Phoenix, AZ shows 2 OSHA inspections with zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Educational Services sector average of 5.7 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against University of Phoenix to date. The Educational Services sector average runs $3,013 per employer. The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2010-02-10 to 2010-02-10, a window of roughly 1 year.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-02-10

Last Inspection

2010-02-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

Industry Avg / Inspection

$1,198

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Educational Services average of $1,198.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Industry Safety Context: Educational Services

How University of Phoenix compares to the Educational Services sector, which has 3,199 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	University of Phoenix	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.5
Violations	0	5.7
Total Penalty	$0	$3,013
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$1,198

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Phoenix safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, University of Phoenix's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Educational Services industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does University of Phoenix have? ▼

University of Phoenix has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.

How many OSHA inspections has University of Phoenix had? ▼

University of Phoenix has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-10 and the most recent on 2010-02-10. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for University of Phoenix? ▼

University of Phoenix has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Has University of Phoenix been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against University of Phoenix, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does University of Phoenix operate in? ▼

University of Phoenix operates in the Educational Services sector (NAICS code 611310). This industry has 3,199 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 8,044 total OSHA inspections and $9.64M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if University of Phoenix owes me wages? ▼

If you believe University of Phoenix owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

How does University of Phoenix's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

University of Phoenix's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Educational Services industry average of $3,013 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Acushnet Public Schools in Acushnet, MA is a similar educational services employer with $0 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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