by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at GCU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, GCU highly for accounting, placing at #797 out of 1,049 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Schools | 797 of 1,049 |
| Best Accounting Schools in Arizona | 10 of 14 |
| Best Accounting Schools in the Southwest Region | 66 of 92 |
The table below lists every degree level available for accounting at GCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 271 |
| Master’s | 49 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Grand Canyon University awarded 271 bachelor’s degrees in accounting.
GCU holds a strong position among schools offering accounting at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arizona | 5 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 47 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 532 |
Accounting graduates with a bachelor’s degree from GCU earn a median of $59,001 a year. This is below $65,272, the median for all majors at GCU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at GCU, accounting students borrow a median amount of $29,513 in student loans. This is lower than $30,001, the typical median for all majors at GCU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,500 | $16,473 |
| Fees | $2,035 | $2,035 |
Find out more about GCU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 32% of accounting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The largest share of accounting bachelor’s degree graduates at GCU were White. Roughly 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Canyon University with a bachelor’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68 |
| White | 148 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 28 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at GCU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Accounting | 49 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
