Grand Canyon University Rankings by Salary Score™
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Salary and Debt by Major at Grand Canyon University
We calculated a Salary Score for each of Grand Canyon University's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Grand Canyon University to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for Grand Canyon University Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $27,000 | $44,440 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $25,250 | $38,290 | |
| Biology, General | $25,000 | $27,290 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $24,850 | $46,740 | |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $22,570 | $59,640 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $24,340 | $32,930 | |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | $37,500 | $32,840 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $27,000 | $38,510 | |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $25,470 | $23,650 | |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $27,000 | $38,830 | |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $26,430 | $30,550 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $24,340 | $51,390 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $33,200 | $40,150 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $25,000 | $32,150 | |
| History | $27,170 | $28,960 | |
| Homeland Security | $25,000 | $60,840 | |
| Human Services, General | $26,890 | $31,010 | |
| Literature | $26,600 | $24,730 | |
| Marketing | $23,500 | $38,490 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $38,920 | $34,490 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $18,090 | $78,090 | |
| Religious Education | $34,690 | $31,890 | |
| Security Science and Technology | $26,950 | $37,210 | |
| Social Work | $25,000 | $33,910 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | $40,230 | $34,100 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $35,000 | $33,640 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $20,500 | $40,900 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | $25,500 | $32,470 |
Salary Score ™ for Grand Canyon University Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $29,490 | $59,310 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $33,580 | $65,420 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $30,240 | $89,540 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $36,620 | $46,540 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $30,090 | $51,140 | |
| Education, General | $19,010 | $58,960 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $25,720 | $56,260 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $40,110 | $58,510 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $51,300 | $41,170 | |
| Psychology, Other | $30,640 | $44,280 | |
| Public Administration | $33,710 | $51,450 | |
| Public Health | $44,440 | $47,420 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $32,030 | $95,840 | |
| Religious Education | $35,320 | $43,610 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | $31,840 | $45,240 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $31,840 | $40,680 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $20,660 | $50,330 | |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | $20,380 | $56,280 |
Salary Score ™ for Grand Canyon University Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $75,510 | $70,830 | |
| Psychology, General | $65,810 | $79,760 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $43,500 | $116,540 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $72,130 | $56,570 |
Most Recent Reviews
Honestly, just run far away from this school and anything they “have to offer”. First, the student service counselors are deceiving. This is obviously a for-profit college that wants to belittle their students and strip them of all of their money. You will be harassed to no end after being blatantly deceived. Second, the courses are hysterical and not even remotely related to your degree. You spend so much time on these course and waste a year away. Doing online college shouldn't even take 4 years, because... Read More
GCU came along at the right time for me. I returned to education after a 20 year stint in the Auction Industry. The classes allowed for me to continue my coaching career while working toward my masters. The instructors for the most part were willing to work with me in order to stay caught up with the assignments. It does get tedious at times but all things do. If you are serious and meet the deadlines you will have no issues. I believe most of the people who complain probably are not staying up to date on... Read More