Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona · Private, for-profit · 73,371 undergraduates
All 78 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Arizona high-school graduate (about $36,492/yr). Another 50 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $18,557 |
| $30k to $48k | $18,763 |
| $48k to $75k | $21,712 |
| $75k to $110k | $24,471 |
| $110k and up | $25,701 |
| All families (average) | $22,472 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $103,884 | +$67,392 | clears the bar | $17,188 | 0.3 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $56,764 | +$20,272 | clears the bar | $31,340 | 1.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $89,393 | +$52,901 | clears the bar | $33,911 | 0.6 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $123,688 | +$87,196 | clears the bar | $32,443 | 0.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $65,828 | +$29,336 | clears the bar | $24,999 | 0.9 yrs |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | $60,336 | +$23,844 | clears the bar | $31,690 | 1.3 yrs |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's Degree | $58,045 | +$21,553 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 1.9 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's Degree | $63,874 | +$27,382 | clears the bar | $21,180 | 0.8 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $49,531 | +$13,039 | clears the bar | $30,921 | 2.4 yrs |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $73,501 | +$37,009 | clears the bar | $26,235 | 0.7 yrs |
| Human Services, General | Bachelor's Degree | $48,766 | +$12,274 | clears the bar | $26,963 | 2.2 yrs |
| Psychology, Other | Master's Degree | $59,759 | +$23,267 | clears the bar | $30,180 | 1.3 yrs |
| Special Education and Teaching | Bachelor's Degree | $50,892 | +$14,400 | clears the bar | $40,811 | 2.8 yrs |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $51,490 | +$14,998 | clears the bar | $31,432 | 2.1 yrs |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | Bachelor's Degree | $46,973 | +$10,481 | clears the bar | $36,645 | 3.5 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 78 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 46% of students receive Pell grants · 44% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.