Is Grand Canyon University worth it?
Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit, four-year institution in Phoenix, Arizona (large city). It awarded 27,976 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, business administration and management and elementary education and teaching.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$62,543
Median earnings 4 years after
$74,343
Median earnings 10 years after
$42,186
Average net price
$22,472
Completion rate
43%
Completions (2024)
27,976
Years to pay back
1.2 years
Students (undergrad)
73,371
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $92,781 | $103,884 | 6,063 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $48,788 | $56,764 | 2,943 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $111,869 | $123,688 | 2,776 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $72,536 | $89,393 | 2,505 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's | $54,232 | $60,336 | 1,919 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's | $48,673 | $58,045 | 1,640 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $53,770 | $65,828 | 1,547 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $64,777 | $73,501 | 1,538 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's | $58,173 | $63,874 | 1,269 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $40,682 | $49,531 | 1,230 |
| Psychology, Other | Master's | $51,812 | $59,759 | 982 |
| Education, General | Master's | $72,460 | $78,699 | 920 |
| Human Services, General | Bachelor's | $35,433 | $48,766 | 641 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | $43,258 | $50,892 | 478 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Master's | $97,286 | $107,641 | 448 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 3,578 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 1,631 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 1,216 |
| Human Services, General | Bachelor's | 1,209 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Master's | 860 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 821 |
| Psychology, Other | Master's | 770 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Master's | 670 |
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | Master's | 654 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 604 |
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Sources: federal figures for Grand Canyon University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Arizona. Counts under 10 are not published.
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