Online MBA

Online MBA at Grand Canyon University

Private university ยท Phoenix, Arizona

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Grand Canyon University is a private university with graduate business programs in Phoenix, Arizona. The institution is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Federal reporting puts graduate enrollment at 37,321 students, alongside 73,371 undergraduates. Total enrollment is not MBA cohort size - ask the admissions office how many students are in the specific program you're considering, which is usually a far smaller number and the one that shapes your experience.

Based on MBA Lab's directory data, the school offers a graduate MBA path and an online MBA format for remote or working students. Format availability changes; confirm the current lineup with the school before planning around it.

It is the only school in Phoenix in this directory - the other 2 online MBA options in Arizona are elsewhere in the state, so weigh travel time against fit before ruling them out.

What to ask Grand Canyon University

These questions are picked from what MBA Lab's data already says about this school, so they're the ones most likely to surface a real difference between it and the next school on your list.

  • Published price vs. actual price. Private institutions like Grand Canyon University often discount heavily through merit aid, so the sticker figure is rarely what admitted students pay. Ask what share of the incoming class receives institutional aid and the median award.
  • What "online" means here. Ask whether classes are live at set times or self-paced, whether any on-campus residencies are required, and whether online students get the same career services, clubs, and recruiting access as on-campus students. These answers vary widely between schools that use the same word.
  • Ask for the school's own outcome numbers. The federal figures on this page cover business master's graduates who took federal aid, pooled across several years. The school's employment report will be narrower and more current - ask for it by program and by graduating class, not a blended average.

At a glance

InstitutionGrand Canyon University
Controlprivate
LocationPhoenix, Arizona
Campus settingLarge city
Carnegie classDoctoral university
MBA formats listed MBA Online MBA
Graduate enrollment37,321
Undergraduate enrollment73,371
Institutional accreditationHigher Learning Commission
Official site Visit website
Net price calculator Estimate your cost
Federal data College Scorecard profile

School names, locations, and program formats are curated by MBA Lab and reviewed periodically (last data update: August 2026). Enrollment, accreditation, links, and any outcome figures come from U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (June 2026 release). Always verify formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. How this data works.

Programs at Grand Canyon University

Details below come from Grand Canyon University's own program pages, not from a ranking service or an aggregator. Each card links to the page it was read from and the date it was last checked, so you can confirm anything before you plan around it.

Online MBA

Online MBA
$675 per credit
  • Length 18 months
  • Credits 46
  • Delivery Online
  • GMAT/GRE Not required with a 2.8+ undergraduate GPA (conditional admission possible below that with a qualifying GMAT/GRE score)
What that price isPer credit hour, same flat rate for online and evening formats regardless of residency
Estimated degree costAbout $31,050 at the resident rate for all 46 credits - tuition only, before fees the school bills separately. Confirm with the program.
On lengthAs little as 18 months at continuous full-time enrollment; up to 12 credits may transfer in

Reported outcomes

Median earnings, 1 year out $72,536 Median of 2,505 graduates working one year after completion -17% vs. the $87,219 median across MBA Lab's directory
Median earnings, 4 years out $89,393 Median of 2,467 graduates working four years after completion +23% against the 1-year figure - two separate cohorts measured at different times, not one group's career path
Median federal graduate debt $33,911 Median across 2,260 borrowers entering repayment About 0.47x the 1-year earnings median. Federal loans only - private loans, employer sponsorship, and savings aren't counted

Among the 3 schools in MBA Lab's Arizona online MBA programs directory that report a figure, Grand Canyon University ranks 3rd by one-year earnings. Schools that report nothing are left out of that count rather than counted as zero.

What these numbers are. Figures cover graduates of master's-level programs in Business Administration, Management and Operations (CIP 52.02) who received federal financial aid. At some institutions that group includes business master's degrees other than the MBA, and it never includes graduates who took no federal aid - so these are a directional signal about a school's business master's programs, not an MBA salary report. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, June 2026 release. Check Grand Canyon University's Scorecard profile. Full methodology.

Want to see what these figures could mean for your own timeline? Try the free MBA ROI calculator, prefilled with Grand Canyon University's context.

Compare with other schools in Arizona

School City AACSB Formats listed Earnings, 1 yr out
Grand Canyon University This page Phoenix — MBA, Online MBA $72,536
Arizona State University Tempe Yes MBA, Online MBA, Executive MBA $112,616
University of Arizona Tucson Yes MBA, Online MBA, Executive MBA $115,462

"Not reported" means College Scorecard publishes no figure for that school - usually too few federally-aided graduates to release without identifying them. It is not a low number, and these schools are excluded from every average on this page rather than counted as zero. A dash under AACSB means the school isn't on AACSB's accredited list; it may hold ACBSP or IACBE accreditation instead, which this directory doesn't track.

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Frequently asked questions

What MBA formats does Grand Canyon University offer?

MBA Lab's directory lists an online MBA at Grand Canyon University, alongside the core MBA. Formats change - confirm the current lineup on the school's official site.

How much does the Online MBA at Grand Canyon University cost?

Grand Canyon University lists $675 per credit for the Online MBA. Per credit hour, same flat rate for online and evening formats regardless of residency. Across all 46 credits that is roughly $31,050 in tuition, before separately billed fees. Checked against the school's own page on July 27, 2026; costs change, so confirm before you apply.

How long is the Online MBA at Grand Canyon University, and when does it meet?

The Online MBA takes about 18 months, requires 46 credits, and is delivered fully online. As little as 18 months at continuous full-time enrollment; up to 12 credits may transfer in. GMAT or GRE: Not required with a 2.8+ undergraduate GPA (conditional admission possible below that with a qualifying GMAT/GRE score).

What do graduates of Grand Canyon University's business master's programs earn?

College Scorecard reports median earnings of $72,536 one year after completion for graduates of master's-level Business Administration programs at Grand Canyon University who received federal financial aid. Four years out the reported median is $89,393. That group can include business master's degrees other than the MBA, and excludes graduates who took no federal aid, so treat it as a directional signal rather than an MBA salary figure.

How much debt do students take on at Grand Canyon University?

The reported median federal graduate debt is $33,911 for business master's graduates at Grand Canyon University. Against the reported one-year earnings median, that is about 0.47x a year of earnings. Federal loans are only part of the cost picture - it excludes private loans, employer sponsorship, and savings.

Is Grand Canyon University a public or private institution?

Grand Canyon University is a private university, and MBA Lab lists its graduate business programs in Phoenix, Arizona. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

How do I compare Grand Canyon University with other schools in Arizona?

MBA Lab lists 3 schools in its Arizona online MBA programs directory. Use a consistent rubric across them: curriculum, recruiting outcomes, format fit, cost after aid, and location constraints.

Where should I verify program details?

Always confirm formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. MBA Lab is a planning directory, not an admissions authority, and does not endorse specific schools.

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