Master’s Degrees
Strengthen Your Expertise With GCU’s Master’s Programs
A master’s degree from Grand Canyon University offers a flexible, forward-thinking path to deepen your knowledge and sharpen your edge in industries like healthcare, education, business and beyond. Whether you're looking to pivot, specialize or lead, our graduate programs are designed to align with your ambitions while fitting into your busy life.
With a wide range of master’s degrees, emphases and dual-degree options, GCU makes it easy to explore advanced coursework that’s both rigorous and relevant. Online or on campus in Phoenix, you’ll find a supportive academic community and curriculum built to challenge you, inspire you and connect you more deeply to your field. If you're ready to invest in your future, we will meet you where you are — and help you move forward.
Types of Master’s Degrees at GCU
Students can choose from a variety of graduate degrees and emphasis programs that provide specialized knowledge and skills in fields such as business, psychology, counseling, STEM, nursing and education. For added flexibility, GCU’s online master’s programs allow you to advance your education remotely using our interactive learning platform.
Explore GCU’s available graduate degrees in these fields.
Dual Master’s Degrees at GCU
At GCU, students who aspire to position themselves to potentially advance in their fields can consider pursuing dual master’s degrees in business administration and leadership. Dual degrees allow students to gain two distinct degrees, but through a coordinated and unified curriculum.
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Earn Master’s Degrees From an Accredited University
Earning a graduate degree from an accredited university shows employers that you have completed a curriculum that meets rigorous standards of academic excellence. GCU is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring the quality and credibility of your graduate education.
Explore Graduate Degree Courses
GCU graduate coursework offers a deeper, more specialized dive into your chosen field. Whether you're pursuing an MA, MS, MBA or another type of master’s degree, the curriculum is designed to challenge you with advanced theories, critical analysis and discipline-specific practices.
Despite the variety of master’s degrees available, one thing remains consistent: the coursework is more intricate, focused and aligned with your professional goals. You’ll engage with complex ideas, collaborate with fellow classmates and refine your skills in ways that can support your academic growth.
Discover Career Paths for Master’s Graduates
You can choose from a variety of master's degree programs and emphases that deliver specialized knowledge and skills in fields such as business, psychology, counseling, STEM, nursing and education. These programs typically build upon the foundational studies in a bachelor's program and can allow for specialization and potential career change.(See disclaimer 1)
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the following careers typically require a master’s degree at entry level:(See disclaimer 2)
Occupational therapy
Speech-language pathologist
Economist
School principal
Mental health counselor
Political scientist
Healthcare social worker
Postsecondary education administrator
Statistician
Master’s degree holders earn, on average, $15K+ more annually than those without one(See disclaimer 1)
Faster than average job growth for those with a master’s-level degree through 2034(See disclaimer 3)
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are interested in earning a master’s degree, read through our answers to commonly asked questions to help you get started.
What is a master’s degree?
Do I need a bachelor’s to get a master’s?
What careers prefer a master’s degree?
Do I need to take the GRE or GMAT to apply for master’s programs?
Unlock Your Potential in Your Field
Pursuing a graduate degree can help promote creativity and innovation in the areas you care about most. As you advance through your program, you may benefit from:
Advanced Skills Gained Through Graduate Programs
Potential Salary and Career Growth
Networking Opportunities
"There are lot of scholarships and grants out there that won’t pay for a graduate degree, but GCU actually offers students who have graduated with their undergraduate degree a scholarship to further their education."
"There are lot of scholarships and grants out there that won’t pay for a graduate degree, but GCU actually offers students who have graduated with their undergraduate degree a scholarship to further their education."
Take your next step with a master’s degree from GCU. Explore flexible programs in nursing, STEM, business, counseling and more — online or on campus.
The Master of Education in Educational Administration, offered by the College of Education, is an institutionally accredited program approved by the State of Arizona. It aligns with the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL, 2015) led by the National Policy Board for Educational Administration (NPBEA, 2018).
(See disclaimer ±) MOU 10141: This scholarship is only valid for admissible new students who are participating in a GCU evening-campus program, offered on GCU’s main campus, and who submit a completed application to start their program on or before December 31, 2026. If you enroll in an evening-campus program, Grand Canyon University will offer you 20% off the tuition per course for your program. This scholarship will be applied at the same time the tuition charges occur. This scholarship cannot be used in conjunction with any other GCU scholarships/awards. This scholarship will be applied toward your tuition only and does not include fees (i.e., Canyon Connect, Technology, etc.).
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2025, Aug. 28). Employment Projections: Education Pays. Retrieved October 2025.
- Torpey, E and Terrell, D. (2015, September). Should I Get a Master’s Degree? U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved October 2025.
- COVID-19 has adversely affected the global economy and data from 2020 to 2023 may be atypical compared to prior years. Accordingly, data shown is effective August 2025, which can be found here: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Master’s Degree, retrieved October 2025.
Excluding residencies, practicums, internships and field experience.
- Torpey, E. (2025, September). Education Level and Projected Openings, 2024-34. Retrieved October 2025.
- Sood, S. (2025, June 30). NO GRE Masters 2025–26: Why Top Universities Are Dropping the Test. College Hippo. Retrieved December 2025.
- Indeed. (2025, April 29). 8 Top Master’s Degrees in High Demand. Retrieved October 2025.
- Indeed Career Guide. (2025, March 26). Top 10 Benefits of Earning a Master’s Degree. Retrieved October 2025.