Online Degree Programs at GCU

For many, education serves as a gateway to new career opportunities and advancements. Understandably, many prospective students want to harness new opportunities but are unsure of whether an online college degree will be respected by employers or their peers. Some considerations to make when choosing an online degree program include:

• University’s Reputation
  Often, employers weigh the online degree with the reputation of the university. Our online classes are designed to provide students with the same quality education as traditional students through our advanced online learning resources, challenging courses and experienced faculty. A student graduating with an online degree from GCU will have the traditional campus’ reputation and heritage as reinforcement for the degree’s credibility.
• Degree Requirements
  The scope of an online degree is another critical factor to whether employers or students can take their degree seriously. Does the degree require a comparable amount of credits to other traditional programs? Are a comprehensive number of classes required for the online university program? If so, employers are more likely to see the value of an online degree and view the online college experience as credible.

Pursuing an online degree can help increase employability and expand career options. An online degree makes career advancement a viable option for the thousands of students earning a degree while working. Whether looking to enter the workforce or find advancement within your career field, an online education provides opportunities for vocational growth and eligibility.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, occupations that need more education for entry are “projected to grow faster than average.” Nearly 24% of all occupations require at least a bachelor’s degree for an entry-level position, and these jobs are projected to grow by 9.9% from 2020 to 2030. Occupations that require at least a master’s degree for an entry-level position are projected to grow by 16.4% from 2020 to 2030 and occupations that require a doctoral or professional degree for an entry-level position are projected to grow by 8.9% from 2020 to 2030.¹ An online degree from GCU can help equip you for this job growth.

Nearly 90,000 GCU students have chosen to pursue an online education.² An online degree offers students control over their own schedule, empowering students to achieve balance in their academic, personal and professional lives. The online degree program format allows students to forgo the commute in favor of investing time in work, family life and personal goals.

Online bachelor’s degrees vary in length depending on the chosen program. To view program length, select your desired online college degree from our bachelor’s program page and view the degree lengths on that page. For more information, click Request Info at the top of this page.

Most online college courses and programs require access to a computer, Wi-Fi and a word processor like Microsoft Word. These are necessary to access the student portal and complete your assignments. Some programs may require different resources. Check with your student counselor for specific expectations upon applying for your online degree program.

GCU also provides a variety of online learning resources for students, including tech support and virtual tutoring services.