Evening Degree Programs

Evening degrees at Grand Canyon University can bring greater convenience and flexibility to higher education, making degree completion more accessible to working professionals, adult learners and other nontraditional students. GCU offers select bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral evening degree programs that you can take on our campus in Phoenix. Choose from a broad selection of degree programs across a range of fields.

Students Meet Just One Night Per Week

Evening programs are designed for career professionals to work toward degree completion with their peers after working hours. Your schedule will be structured so that you’ll take just one class at a time, one night per week, which is intended to allow higher education to fit around your busy schedule. The in-person campus setting offers face-to-face academic discussions so you can gain the most out of your academic journey.

Throughout the rest of the week, you will log into GCU’s online learning platform to complete assignments and participate in online discussion forums to prepare for the weekly in-person meeting. This can help optimize the time you spend on the subject while working to graduate on time. These classes meet just one night a week and offer several benefits:

Attending in-person classes for just one evening per week can make earning a degree more feasible for working professionals. You may find that it is easier to juggle your professional responsibilities and personal life while completing your degree with flexible, convenient evening classes. There is no need to put the rest of your life on hold while you further your education.

We strive to make higher education more affordable for all students with a competitive tuition rate. To find out how affordable a GCU education can be, explore the cost of attendance for your preferred degree program.

If you are a new student and are looking to enroll in an evening or campus program on GCU’s main campus, you may be eligible for 20% off tuition.± Request more information about this opportunity.

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Scholarships and Military Assistance

GCU supports military servicemembers, veterans and their families. To help lower student costs, we provide generous tuition rates and scholarships for those who are in active military duty, active reserve and National Guard. The military spouses are also eligible for a reduced tuition rate and military related scholarships. Please contact a military university counselor for more information. Military scholarships are available for online and evening degrees.

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Explore GCU’s Evening Degrees

We offer a wide variety of programs in various fields of study — from healthcare to technology and beyond. Here, you can enjoy faith-integrated classes, often aligned with modern industry needs and designed to teach competencies that are immediately applicable in the workplace. Explore all available evening college programs and start on your path today. Evening programs are offered based on student enrollment; the programs will only be held if there are enough students registered.

Bachelor’s Evening Programs

Work toward your ideal career path with a bachelor’s degree from GCU, conveniently earned around your work schedule through night classes. If you’ve previously started but did not finish a bachelor’s degree at another institution, talk to a university counselor to discover whether your credits may transfer and accelerate your degree completion. Choose the right bachelor’s degree program for your intended career.

Master’s Evening Programs

Examine advanced competencies and position yourself for possible career advancement in your industry with a master’s degree earned during evening courses. A master’s degree may allow you to prepare for career specialization or a career transition.

In Fall 2023, the top five majors of GCU’s evening cohort students were the Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Business Analytics, Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Master of Social Work.1 View all our master’s degrees below to find the right program for you.

Doctoral Evening Programs

Reach the pinnacle of academic achievement with a doctoral degree from GCU. You will have the chance to become an advanced practitioner by taking night classes, conducting original research and networking with other professionals throughout your program.

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Areas of Study

GCU offers a broad range of degree programs at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels. You can attend night school at college while taking classes in humanities, business and many other fields. A few areas of study available include:

  • Humanities and social sciences
  • Business and management
  • Nursing and healthcare
  • Theology and ministry
  • Engineering and technology
  • Natural sciences
  • Education
  • Arts and media

Accreditation

As a member of the GCU learning community, you can feel confident knowing that you’re receiving a quality education designed to prepare you to make a positive impact in your field and community. GCU is an institutionally accredited university, having been continuously accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1968. Our accreditation reflects our commitment to comprehensive curriculum and quality instruction.

Admission Requirements

GCU welcomes applicants of diverse backgrounds to join our learning community via evening classes. Admission requirements vary based on degree level (e.g., bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral). Certain programs of study may also have unique eligibility requirements for admission. Visit our Admission Requirements page to explore the eligibility criteria for our undergraduate and graduate evening programs.

Explore All Evening Degrees

Visit our Majors and Programs page to research all evening degrees offered by GCU.

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Frequently Asked Questions

If you are looking to earn your degree and are interested in the flexibility and convenience that evening degree programs at GCU can offer, read through our responses to these frequently asked questions to begin your research.

Evening program scheduling often depends on the policies of your college and the requirements of your particular degree program. At GCU, we’ve arranged an evening schedule that best meets the needs of our nontraditional students while supporting them. Most evening cohorts will take one class at a time, meeting for one evening per week. This allows our students to continue working and meeting other commitments while still providing for sufficient time to work through the coursework throughout the week.

At GCU, students meet once per week for evening degree programs. Our evening classes start at different times in the evening, but you can expect each class to meet for four hours per week. If you are interested in learning about a specific degree program, please contact a university counselor by filling out the form on this page.

Taking college night classes from an accredited college or university offers the opportunity to further your education while maintaining your other commitments. Evening programs can also allow you to enjoy an in-person connection and face-to-face discussions with faculty and peers in your program. If you feel that earning your degree can benefit your professional and/or personal growth, then it may be worth it for you.

The cost of evening degree programs varies depending on the course of study. Tuition is typically calculated per credit, and graduate-level courses are generally more expensive than undergraduate ones. Military members and their spouses may qualify for a reduced tuition rate. Fill out the form on this page and speak with a university counselor to get more information about the tuition rate that may be applicable to you, and to discuss scholarship eligibility.

A cohort is a group of students that take the same courses at the same time. As an on-campus student, you may get to know other members of your cohort closely during your time at GCU. In-person interactions may enrich the academic experience and can also provide networking opportunities for professionals.

Career Potential After Graduation

No matter what your chosen field is, higher education is designed to empower you to pursue your career goals. Earning potential can improve with each degree earned. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median weekly earnings for an individual with a bachelor’s degree were $1,493 as of 2023. For those with a master’s, it was $1,737; for those with a doctoral degree, it was $2,109.2

With the convenient and flexible evening programs available at GCU, you can work toward pursuing your ideal career. Our undergraduate programs empower you to get started, while our graduate programs can allow for specialization or to position yourself for potential career advancement.

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Evening Student Resources

GCU offers a range of student resources designed to facilitate your progress and enrich your academic journey. As a member of an evening cohort, you’ll have access to technical help, webenhanced learning tools, student service counselors and the GCU library. For more information on life as an evening degree student, visit our Evening Classes page.

± MOU 9708: This scholarship is only valid for 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, 2025. 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.).

1 Includes students who have participated in an evening campus class in September or October of 2023.

2 The earnings referenced were reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Education Pays as of May 2023, retrieved on Nov. 11, 2024. 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 degree graduates, 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 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.

Achieve your goals with the flexibility of earning your degree at night – balancing today, building tomorrow.