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An online master’s degree from GCU can help you work toward education and career goals while maintaining a sense of balance.
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GCU is a private Christian university. We are dedicated to helping our students change their lives for the better through education. Our experienced faculty and staff will be with you every step of the way to ensure you reach your goals.
Competitive, affordable tuition rate so that furthering education is within reach for all1
Online courses offer flexibility and convenience for working professionals and students with busy schedules
Over 287,000 alumni2
GCU offers a variety of online master's degree programs to help you position yourself for possible career advancement. Our online courses, offered through many of our distinct colleges, offer a curriculum developed so that you receive an education to position yourself to potentially take your career to the next level. 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.
Over 92,000 Fall 2023 online students3
Most online classes starting every week
Grand Canyon University's online programs offer flexibility, providing a quality education to help you navigate today's complex world.
Our graduate programs aim to help equip you with the needed skill sets for your chosen field.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, individuals with a master's degree make an average of $244 more per week than those with a bachelor's degree — that’s around $12,500 more per year.4
Master's program graduates may have a sense of accomplishment for achieving a graduate degree with all the challenges that come with it.
Master’s degrees are advanced academic degrees that signify mastery in a particular field of study. Position yourself to take the next step toward educational excellence to further your skills and potentially grow your career possibilities with a master’s degree from Grand Canyon University. With a host of options online, you can combine your passion with your career through a specialized program. Our master’s programs are designed to help equip you with critical thinking and relevant career skills. Explore our many colleges below that offer online master's programs.
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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An online master’s degree from GCU can help you work toward education and career goals while maintaining a sense of balance.
No Application Fee | Most Online Classes Starting Weekly
Education
For over 70 years, GCU has proudly maintained its rich heritage as a teaching college. Our College of Education continues to help prepare policymakers, school administrators and educators who strive to deliver quality education and enrich lives across a variety of academic and community settings.5
Natural Sciences
Prepare to challenge your intellect and contribute to the ever-evolving field of natural sciences by exploring the wonders of the material universe, the intricate processes of life and the mysteries of the physical world in the College of Natural Sciences.
Theology
GCU’s College of Theology exists to educate students to communicate the gospel effectively, serve the church faithfully and minister with integrity at home and abroad. We embrace our commitment to nurture students from a distinctively evangelical Christian perspective.
Humanities & Social Sciences
In the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, we are proud to offer a range of degrees that help you develop the skills you need to grow. Prepare to advance your ability to think critically, apply analytical constructs and communicate complex ideas clearly.
Nursing & Health Care
The College of Nursing and Health Care Professions has an over 40-year tradition of helping prepare students to fill evolving healthcare roles as qualified professionals educated in direct care, management, health education and administration.
Engineering & Technology
The College of Engineering and Technology at Grand Canyon University offers an educational experience with relevant STEM program curricula designed to help prepare you to pursue a career in the field of technology and engineering.
Business
The Colangelo College of Business offers degrees that address the demands of contemporary business environments. We nurture the startup spirit, propelling your entrepreneurial visions on a powerful platform with opportunities to help you grow.
Get up to 18% off Your Online Master’s in Education Tuition‡
GCU has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1968
Continue your path to teacher certification! By committing to take your master’s program through our online offering, you may be eligible for 25% off tuition for your education program.§
Abeer Ayesh
GCU Alum
“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.”
No. At GCU you earn the same degree whether you study online or in person, backed by the same well-respected accreditation as all GCU degrees.
1 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.
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3 Includes students who have participated in an online class in August or September 2022 and does not include students in a cohort program.
4 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Earnings and unemployment rates by educational attainment, 2023 (accessed April 25, 2024).
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