Online Degree Programs in NY

Grand Canyon University provides New Yorkers with access to quality online programs designed with modern career paths and industry needs in mind. With a flexible online education, you can choose to begin your education or build upon your existing credentials. Choose from a wide range of fields, with adaptable scheduling to help you integrate your educational pursuits into your current schedule. You can examine best practices in your chosen field and explore skills that are often immediately applicable in the workplace.

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Complete Your Degree Online in New York

Our online undergraduate and graduate degrees offer the same academic quality and instructional experience as our on-campus programs. You’ll be immersed within an interactive learning environment in the digital space, connecting with peers and instructors on our e-learning platform. Online resources and student support services are engineered to support your progress throughout your program. Our online degree programs in New York offer:

Flexibility for Adult Learners

Further your academic credentials with a flexible online education that recognizes and supports the needs of adult learners. Continue meeting your current responsibilities while taking classes on your schedule.

Continuous Student Support

Our student support services help meet the needs of our online students. Explore our digital resources and enjoy one-on-one academic support from knowledgeable faculty members.

University HLC Accreditation

GCU has been institutionally accredited since by the Higher Learning Commission since 1968, providing you with an educational experience that has been carefully designed with academic quality in mind.

Online Degree Programs for NY Residents

Our online degrees can help you meet your goals, whether you’re just getting started on your academic journey or are interested in pursuing graduate-level education.

Online Bachelor’s Degrees

Choose from a broad selection of online bachelor’s degree programs in diverse fields from healthcare and technology to justice studies and marketing. Examine core competencies in your chosen field designed to help prepare you with a solid foundation for your career goals. Our online bachelor’s degrees may prepare you to enter the workforce after graduation or to go on to pursue graduate-level education.

Online Master's Degrees

If you’re ready to advance your education for career growth or transition, explore our extensive online master’s degree programs. Designed with the needs of busy professionals in mind, our virtual graduate degrees offer both flexibility and in-depth instruction that encourages work-ready skills development.

Online Doctoral Degrees

Individuals who are interested in attaining the highest level of academic achievement in their field may consider one of our online doctoral degrees.1 Work through coursework designed to prepare you for professional growth in your field. Conduct original research in your area of interest under the guidance of dedicated faculty members and add to the body of knowledge in your field.

Online Certificate Programs

With our online certificate programs, you have the opportunity to advance your education without the full commitment of a degree program. Select from a variety of undergraduate, graduate and post-master’s certificates that allow you to take a deep dive into an area of specialization in your field.

Frequently Asked Questions

Explore the following questions and answers to learn more about applying to our online degree programs in NY.

In New York, you have the ability to apply for enrollment in a wide range of online degree programs. You may choose to earn a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree online,1 or you may decide to apply to an online certificate program. We offer online degree programs in New York that span a range of fields and interests — including technology and engineering, healthcare and nursing, business, legal studies, criminal justice, psychology, counseling and many others.

It’s entirely possible to earn an online bachelor’s degree in New York. Earning a bachelor’s degree online might be a good fit for you if you’re interested in attending an out-of-state university, such as GCU, but don’t want to physically relocate. It’s a way to further your academic credentials with greater convenience and flexibility, potentially allowing you to work and meet other responsibilities while earning your bachelor’s degree.

In general, most employers do not see any difference between an on-campus degree and an online degree, particularly now that online education has become more common.2 A clearer differentiation of academic quality is the accreditation status of the institution. Earning your online degree from GCU, an institutionally accredited school, can let potential employers know that your degree is reputable.

The process for searching for and applying to scholarships for online degrees in NY is much the same as it is for on-campus degree programs. You can search for scholarships applicable to your field of study, career interests, special accomplishments or other criteria, like merit and financial need. There is a vast range of scholarship opportunities to consider from third parties, as well as from the school itself.

At GCU, we strive to keep our online tuition rates affordable and offer various scholarship opportunities. In 2023, our online students received approximately $140 million in scholarships. Explore our scholarship opportunities for online students.

1 Online doctoral programs have residencies that take place on or near GCU's campus.

2 The Best Schools. (2024, Feb. 26). Will Employers Take My Online Degree Seriously? Retrieved Oct. 28, 2024.

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