Earn an Affordable Degree on Your Time From GCU
Online, Evening & Campus Degree Programs
Online Degrees at Grand Canyon University
Grand Canyon University offers a variety of online degree programs to help you expand your knowledge. Our online courses, offered through many of our colleges, offer a curriculum developed so that you receive an education to position yourself for possible career advancement. Backed by the legacy of our traditional campus, GCU is an accredited university with dynamic online academic programs, informed by industry and student learning outcomes.
Convenient Evening Degrees
Balancing work, life and school can be a challenge. With GCU evening classes, busy professionals like you have time to earn your degree and potentially achieve academic goals. Faculty members deliver a comprehensive curriculum one course at a time, one night each week, in convenient locations in the Phoenix area. Small evening classes enable you to receive personal attention and collaborate with peers from diverse professional backgrounds. Build confidence and skills through knowledge, expand your professional network and position yourself for possible career advancement with GCU's night classes.
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Over 92,000 Fall 2023 online students3
Most online classes starting every week
Explore Our Different Areas of Study
Bachelor's Degrees
Begin your journey toward a career you may find rewarding with a bachelor’s degree from GCU. Each bachelor's degree that GCU offers is centered on teaching students to be effective communicators, transformative leaders and innovative thinkers.
Master's Degrees
Position yourself to take the next step toward educational excellence to potentially further your field skills and potentially grow your career possibilities with a master’s degree from Grand Canyon University. Our master’s programs are designed to help equip you with critical thinking and relevant career skills.
Doctoral Degrees
With a doctoral degree from GCU, you can have the opportunity to develop independent research skills to make a difference in your field. GCU’s College of Doctoral Studies is focused on increasing your specialized knowledge to help develop you into a 21st-century leader.
Certificate Programs
Earning a certificate can be the beginning or the next step in your career path. Undergraduate and graduate certificate programs include fewer classes and can be completed in less time than their full degree counterparts, while still giving the necessary foundation of knowledge on the area of study that interests you.
Earn Your Degree on Our Beautiful Campus
Grand Canyon University's main campus is an oasis in the heart of Phoenix. With popular dining options, sparkling swimming pools, athletic facilities and so much more, the GCU campus is the perfect place to call home for the next four years. Join our next class and find out why so many are proud to be a Lope.
Criminal Justice, Government & Public Administration
If you are interested in a career in criminal justice, government or history, or are looking to advance in these fields, a bachelor’s or master’s degree at GCU can help you get there.
Engineering & Technology
Explore your passion in engineering and technology with a degree from Grand Canyon University. GCU’s technology and engineering degree offerings are designed to meet industry standards in the programs' fields.
Business & Management
Whether you’re looking to fine-tune your business skills or shape and strengthen your career, GCU has business degrees tailored for all business-minded professionals.
Language & Communications
Our language and communication bachelor’s and master’s programs cover a range of topics from conflict and negotiation, communication for behavior change, strategic communication and technical writing.
Medical Studies & Sciences
Get your start in the medical and science fields with a science or health science degree from Grand Canyon University. GCU offers pre-medical studies and a variety of degrees from science fields.
Nursing & Healthcare
GCU's nursing and healthcare degrees have an over 40-year tradition of preparing students to fill healthcare roles as qualified professionals educated in direct care, management, health education and administration.
Performing Arts & Digital Arts
Express your creativity and showcase your talents by earning a bachelor’s degree in the fields of performing arts and digital arts. Select from a focus in theatre, dance, music, digital design or digital film to prepare for your future career.
Psychology & Counseling
Choose from a variety of specializations within counseling or psychology to grow the expertise needed to serve others. GCU’s programs teach the skills and knowledge needed to pursue a career helping others.
Teaching & School Administration
For over 60 years, Grand Canyon University has proudly maintained its rich heritage as a teaching college. Our education degrees continue to prepare policymakers, administrators and educators who strive to deliver quality education and enrich lives across a variety of school and community settings.4
Theology & Ministry
GCU’s theology and ministry degree programs are rooted in biblical truth and designed to strengthen theological knowledge. Our programs ready students to be true servant leaders in their community while teaching them to prepare the next generation of disciples.
Grand Canyon University's online programs offer flexibility, providing a quality education to help you navigate today's complex world.
Earn an Affordable Degree on Your Time From GCU
New Scholarships Available!
Grand Canyon University is dedicated to helping students change their lives.
Online, Evening & Campus Degree Programs
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1 Alumni from 1957 to March 21, 2024. Includes students who have graduated or completed their program. Data represents degree-seeking graduates only. This does not include students in Bridge Programs, Certificate Programs, Post-Masters, Education Specialist Programs, High School Dual, Non-Degree Studies or Continuing Education.
2 Based on the 2021-22 academic year, GCU’s private Christian tuition is 47% more affordable than the average out-of-state tuition of Arizona’s three state universities.
3 Includes students who have participated in an online class in August or September 2023 and does not include students in a cohort program.
GCU's Scholarships
Not seeing a scholarship for you? GCU has many additional scholarships available. Fill out the form at the top of the page to get connected with a university counselor who can help you find a scholarship you may qualify for.
Education Master's Degree Scholarship
If you are a new student and looking to earn your education or secondary education master’s degree, you may be eligible to receive a minimum of $3,340 off (up to $5,950 off) tuition.‡
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Traditional, Undergraduate On-Campus Student Scholarships
Campus scholarships are available for traditional, undergraduate students who take courses on our main campus. To learn more about your eligibility for these scholarships, fill out the form at the top of the page.
At GCU, we offer scholarship opportunities to help make funding a private, Christian education affordable. GCU offers a variety of scholarships to choose from for those wishing to pursue their education. Fill out the form at the top of the page today to learn more about our scholarship offers and see how affordable earning your degree with GCU can be.
Grand Canyon University
GCU is a private Christian university. We are dedicated to helping our students change their lives through education. Our knowledgeable faculty and staff will be with you every step of the way to help you reach your goals.
Competitive, affordable tuition rate so that furthering education is within reach for all2
336 academic programs including 275 online academic programs
(as of December 2023)
GCU has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1968
Over 287,000 alumni1
"I can honestly say Grand Canyon University is the best place to earn your graduate degree. GCU is different than any other university. The online education is excellent. The professors and the professional staff always do their best to encourage the students to be successful."
Abeer Ayesh
MS in Psychology With an Emphasis in General Psychology
