by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in education at GCU. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 5 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks GCU as a strong choice for education, ranked #1,012 out of 1,675 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Schools | 1,012 of 1,675 |
| Best Education Schools in Arizona | 16 of 27 |
| Best Education Schools in the Southwest Region | 111 of 182 |
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 5,954 master’s degrees in education.
GCU ranks competitively among schools offering education at the master’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Arizona | 5 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 42 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools | 559 |
In the most recent graduating class, 18% of education master’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of education master’s degree graduates at GCU were White. Approximately 54% 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 master’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 134 |
| Black or African American | 1,165 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,053 |
| White | 3,186 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 406 |
During the most recent reporting year, Grand Canyon University conferred 281 doctoral degrees in education.
GCU is a solid choice among schools offering education at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #5 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in Arizona | 5 |
| Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 32 |
| Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools | 298 |
In the most recent graduating class, 29% of education doctoral degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of education doctoral degree graduates at GCU were White. Approximately 39% 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 doctoral in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 107 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 109 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 23 |
During the most recent reporting year, Grand Canyon University conferred 45 graduate certificate degrees in education.
GCU is a solid choice among schools offering education at the graduate certificate level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 18 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 274 |
In the most recent graduating class, 27% of education graduate certificate degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The largest share of education graduate certificate degree graduates at GCU are White. Roughly 51% 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 graduate certificate in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Grand Canyon University conferred 136 professional certificate degrees in education.
GCU is not currently ranked for education at the professional certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 13% of education professional certificate degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of education professional certificate degree graduates at GCU are White. Roughly 42% 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 professional certificate in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 56 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 13 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at GCU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Education | 1,624 |
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