by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at GCU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #7 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks GCU as a strong choice for education, ranked #950 out of 1,574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Schools | 950 of 1,574 |
| Best Education Schools in Arizona | 15 of 27 |
| Best Education Schools in the Southwest Region | 111 of 173 |
Here is each degree level granted in education at GCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 1,624 |
| Master’s | 5,954 |
| Doctoral | 281 |
| Graduate Certificate | 45 |
| Professional Certificate | 136 |
The education area of study at GCU includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
In the most recent year for which we have data, Grand Canyon University conferred 1,624 bachelor’s degrees in education.
GCU is a solid choice among schools offering education at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arizona | 7 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 65 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 809 |
Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from GCU report a median salary of $54,228 a year. This is lower than $65,272, the median for all majors at GCU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at GCU, education students borrow a median amount of $36,255 in student loans. This is higher than $30,001, the typical median for all majors at GCU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,500 | $16,473 |
| Fees | $2,035 | $2,035 |
Read more about GCU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 8% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The largest share of education bachelor’s degree graduates at GCU are White. Roughly 65% 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 150 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 294 |
| White | 1,063 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 102 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at GCU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Education | 5,954 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Education | 281 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Education | 45 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Education | 136 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
