Median Earnings (1yr)
$48,788
29th percentile (40th in AZ)
Sample Size
2943
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Grand Canyon University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Grand Canyon University graduates earn $49k, placing them in the 29th percentile of all teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods masters programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Arizona

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods masters's programs at peer institutions in Arizona (8 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Grand Canyon University$48,788$47,517
Prescott College$54,860
Northern Arizona University$52,373$47,520
Arizona State University Campus Immersion$52,069$54,000
University of Phoenix-Arizona$51,597$51,250
University of Arizona$36,808$47,452
National Median$52,903

Other Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Programs in Arizona

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Arizona schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Prescott College
Prescott
$35,685$54,860
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff
$12,652$52,373
Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe
$12,051$52,069
University of Phoenix-Arizona
Phoenix
$9,552$51,597
University of Arizona
Tucson
$13,626$36,808

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Grand Canyon University, approximately 43% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.