by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at GCU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, GCU among the top schools in the country for nursing, coming in at #338 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 338 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Arizona | 7 of 35 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southwest Region | 34 of 195 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in nursing at GCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 3,578 |
| Master’s | 1,394 |
| Doctoral | 91 |
| Professional Certificate | 53 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Grand Canyon University awarded 3,578 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
GCU is among the very best schools in the country for nursing at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arizona | 4 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 21 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 218 |
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from GCU report a median salary of $95,079 a year. This is higher than $65,272, the median for all majors at GCU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at GCU, nursing students accumulate a median of $25,500 in student loans. This is below $30,001, the typical median for all majors at GCU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,500 | $16,473 |
| Fees | $2,035 | $2,035 |
Learn more about GCU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 15% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at GCU were White. Approximately 32% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 387 |
| Black or African American | 1,053 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 737 |
| White | 1,129 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 27 |
| Other Races | 245 |
GCU awarded 3,578 bachelor’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 85% to women and 15% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (32%).
Graduate study is also available at GCU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 1,394 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Nursing | 91 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 53 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
