Education at Grand Canyon University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, consider the program at Grand Canyon University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Grand Canyon University is located in Phoenix, AZ.
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Studying Online at Grand Canyon University
Distance learning is available at Grand Canyon University. Among 113,257 students, 89,777 (79%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,471 (12%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Grand Canyon University
These rankings give you a sense of how Grand Canyon University’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #17 of 25 |
| Best Value | Arizona | #22 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #132 of 171 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #154 of 170 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1184 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1202 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #17 of 25 |
| Best Value | Arizona | #22 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #132 of 171 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #154 of 170 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1184 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1202 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Grand Canyon University
Students who complete Grand Canyon University’s Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $48,135 |
| 2 years | $46,219 |
| 3 years | $49,114 |
| 4 years | $54,228 |
| 5 years | $58,847 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Education graduates from Grand Canyon University report median earnings of $54,228, compared with $65,272 for all Grand Canyon University graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Education graduates from Grand Canyon University is $36,255.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at Grand Canyon University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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