Peter Sperling

Peter Sperling

Peter Sperling (#2117)

  • $ 2 B
  • Education
  • United States
  • M
  • 66 Years

About Me

Peter Sperling stepped down as the chairman of the Apollo Education Group when it was taken private in a $1.1 billion deal in February 2017. Sperling joined the company in 1983, about a decade after his father founded it. The for-profit education company became well-known for its online University of Phoenix network. His father John Sperling, former San Jose State University professor, founded the University of Phoenix in 1973.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

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  • #2052   Billionaires (2026)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Peter Sperling’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $2.0B (May 4, 2026)