Finance Degrees Online
Develop Practical Skills in Financial Analysis and Strategy
The business and finance industry is facing a period of projected growth, both in terms of job openings and new technology. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 942,500 new jobs are estimated to open each year, on average, for business and financial occupations from 2024 to 2034.(See disclaimer 1 )This surge highlights the need for finance professionals who can bring analytical expertise and strategic insight to the workforce.
Explore Online Finance Degrees
Whether you're just starting your journey or looking to advance your education, GCU offers multiple online finance degrees at the undergrad and graduate levels to provide applicable skills for analyzing financial trends and driving strategic growth.
Bachelor’s Degrees
A bachelor’s degree in finance covers core finance subjects, foundational business principles and applicable skills that translate directly into the workplace. You’ll explore concepts such as business statistics, investments and portfolio management, accounting and economics.
Master’s Degrees
Our master’s degree programs offer advanced coursework in corporate efficiency, financial strategies, management and leadership.
Career Paths for Graduates of Online Finance Programs
Graduating with a finance degree can open the door to a wide range of career opportunities. Gaining insight into potential career paths can help guide your academic choices and prepare you for working in the financial sector.
Those who earn a finance degree may go on to explore careers such as:
Financial manager
Financial and investment analyst
Personal financial advisor
Financial risk specialist
Chief financial officer
General and operations manager
Compensation, benefits and job analysis specialist
Budget or credit analyst
Loan officer
Median annual wage for financial managers as of May 2024(See disclaimer 2)
Estimated growth for financial managers expected from 2024 to 2034(See disclaimer 3)
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to some common questions to help you plan for your finance degree.
Is a finance degree worth it?
What is the difference between finance and accounting degrees?
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Is a finance degree hard?
Grow Your Understanding of Markets and Management
Our finance degrees cover a wide range of topics such as managerial accounting, risk management and real estate. Courses are designed to provide a deep understanding of financial markets and how to respond to the challenges of a dynamic global economy. Graduates can grow their confidence in data-driven decision making as they prepare for their careers.
GCU’s finance programs also include coursework in ethics and legal issues in business to help prepare students for responsible leadership. Rooted in a Christian worldview and the principles of conscious capitalism, our finance degrees aim to empower students to make ethical decisions that balance profitability with purpose.
Admission Requirements
Accreditation
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"I chose GCU for its affordability as well as the numerous opportunities available to students from day one."
"I chose GCU for its affordability as well as the numerous opportunities available to students from day one."
Student Resources
GCU offers a wide variety of resources to help you feel supported academically and get the most out of your university experience. Take a moment to explore our student support services and learn more about online tuition options for your chosen program.
Discover how a finance degree from GCU can help you achieve your career goals. Take the next step to apply today and start shaping your future.
- 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, Business and Financial Occupations, retrieved Sept. 3, 2025.
- The earnings referenced were reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Financial Managers, as of May 2024, retrieved Aug. 20, 2025. Due to COVID-19, data from 2020 to 2023 may be atypical compared to prior years. BLS calculates the median using salaries of workers nationwide with varying levels of education and experience. It does not reflect the earnings of GCU graduates as financial managers, nor does it reflect the earnings of workers in one city or region of the country or a typical entry-level salary. Median income is the statistical midpoint for the range of salaries in a specific occupation. It is very unlikely that a median salary will reflect an entry-level salary. It represents what you would earn if you were paid more money than half the workers in an occupation, and less than half the workers in an occupation. It may give you a basis to estimate what you might earn at some point if you enter this career. Grand Canyon University can make no guarantees on individual graduates’ salaries. Your employability will be determined by numerous factors over which GCU has no control, such as the employer the graduate chooses to apply to, the graduate’s experience level, individual characteristics, skills, etc. against a pool of candidates.
- 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, Financial Managers, retrieved Sept. 3, 2025.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2025, April 18.) Financial Analysts, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Retrieved Aug. 21, 2025.