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Graduation Rate

Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

31% vs. 41.9% national median

Bachelor's degree within 6 years

31% vs. 58% national median
Graduation rates for Grand Canyon University
Years Percent Earning Bachelor's Degree
within 4 years 24% earned a bachelor degree
within 5 years 30% earned a bachelor degree
within 6 years 31% earned a bachelor degree

A college's graduation rate is a strong indication of its effectiveness and your potential to find success at a school. These statistics measure the percentage of first-time, full-time students who earned a bachelor degree within four, five or six years from Grand Canyon University. For comparison, approximately 58% of starting students nationally earn a bachelor's degree within six years. Grand Canyon University is less effective than average in terms of graduating students.

Post Graduation Earnings

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$54,300 vs. $34,300 national median
Average salary after attending Grand Canyon University
Years Average Earnings
after 6 years $38,400 per year
after 7 years $50,500 per year
after 8 years $50,800 per year
after 9 years $51,100 per year
after 10 years $54,300 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former Grand Canyon University students who are working and no longer in school is $54,300, which is 58% higher than the national median.

Data sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury

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Student Loan Debt

Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation

Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates

$18,750

Percent of students receiving Federal Loans

64%

Student Loan Repayment

Median Loan Payment

$193 per month

Percent of students actively repaying their loans

32% vs. 47% national average

If you are having trouble affording your GCU student loan debt, explore your options.

Other Colleges to Consider

Students applying to Grand Canyon University often consider these colleges

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=104717.

Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.

Last updated: August 2026