University of Phoenix is one of the biggest and most prestigious private, for-profit institutions of higher education in the United States and even in North America. It may not come as a surprise that it is operated by a company that belongs to the S&P 500 list. Achieving a peak enrollment of nearly 600,000 students in 2010, the University proves to be an attractive option for students who seek quality education from a reputable university. Such offering of quality education, appositely, is not limited to campus-based programs and courses. There are various University of Phoenix online programs available. Through the university’s online portal called the eCampus, students get to access the resources necessary for their respective coursework. The university touts the online or virtual programs being offered as more realistic than those given by other institutions. With a solid record in providing web-based, the university expects to bring quality education to students who are unable to attend regular classes. The university launched its first online program in 1989.