Education at Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ · Master's Degree · about 9 graduates a year
Grand Canyon University graduates in education earn 20% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 24% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Grand Canyon University Compares for Education
All 214 colleges reporting education earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $102,444 | $93,217 | #1 | $77,526 |
| 2 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $95,883 | $87,247 | #3 | $70,724 |
| 3 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $95,348 | $86,760 | #4 | $77,823 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $92,010 | $83,723 | #6 | — |
| 5 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $91,710 | $83,450 | #7 | $75,971 |
| 6 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $91,474 | $83,235 | #8 | $73,028 |
| 7 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $91,220 | $83,004 | #9 | $75,291 |
| 8 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $88,307 | $77,764 | #22 | $65,968 |
| 9 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $88,065 | $80,133 | #12 | $71,967 |
| 10 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $87,304 | $79,441 | #14 | $80,657 |
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| 23 | Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA | $80,114 | $72,898 | #34 | $63,794 |
| 24 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $79,570 | $72,403 | #37 | — |
| 25 | Whittier College Whittier, CA | $79,462 | $72,305 | #38 | $63,486 |
| 26 | Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ | $78,699 | $80,865 | #10 | $72,460 |
| 27 | Whitworth University Spokane, WA | $78,357 | $72,072 | #40 | $80,115 |
| 28 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $77,851 | $70,839 | #45 | $68,117 |
| 29 | National University San Diego, CA | $77,748 | $70,746 | #46 | $62,683 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Grand Canyon University education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $72,460 one year after graduating and $78,699 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Grand Canyon University rank for education?
Among 214 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, Grand Canyon University ranks #26 by median pay four years after graduation, and #10 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at Grand Canyon University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% more than the national median for education ($65,824), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,920.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.