by our College Data Analytics TeamWhats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Grand Canyon University — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.
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The student-to-faculty ratio at Grand Canyon University is 21 to 1, higher than the national average of 15 to 1, so some classes may be larger than at other schools. At Grand Canyon University, 9% of instructors are full time, close to the national average of 47%.
For a deeper look at tenure, adjuncts and faculty composition, visit the faculty composition report.
Students at Grand Canyon University can choose from 68 majors with reported graduates spanning 22 broad fields of study.
The degree levels available at Grand Canyon University are shown below:
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Associate | — |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | ✓ |
| Doctorate | ✓ |
The most popular majors at Grand Canyon University, measured by graduates, are listed below.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 5,116 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 2,948 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 2,897 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 1,975 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 1,564 |
For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors report.
Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Grand Canyon University:
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