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Gardner-Webb University

Boiling Springs, North Carolina

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Gardner-Webb University offers a comprehensive online academic program with 9 majors in 4 areas of study. Nationally recognized for its excellent academic core curriculum, Gardner-Webb students benefit from individualized classes with a 13-to-1 student-faculty ratio.

Overview

School Type

  • On Campus
  • Online
  • Private
  • Christian

Website: www.gardner-webb.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:No
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Career services:No
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • Credit for life experiences:No
  • On-Campus day care:No
  • Online library services:Yes
  • Remedial services:No
  • Master's degrees:Yes
  • Post-master's certificates:Yes
  • Doctorate Degrees:Yes

Demographics

Graduate students
310 full-time
1,209 part-time
  • Online and distance education graduate students:552
  • Graduate students doing hybrid learning:206
  • Out-of-state online graduate students:156
  • Online students
    36%
  • Male/Female
    29% / 71%

Cost

  • Application fee:$40
  • Average tuition full-time graduate students:$9,000
  • Required fees for full-time graduate students:$50
  • Per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$500
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Outcomes

Master's degrees awarded in most recent year.
354 master's
Doctorate degrees awarded in most recent year.
138 doctorates
  • Graduate student federal loan borrowers in good standing after 2 years:19%

Military & Veteran

Number of graduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
20 students
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving post 9/11 GI Bill benefits:1%
  • Credit for military training:No
  • Dedicated staff member:No
  • Student veteran organization:No
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:No
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Featured Programs & Degrees

Programs Offered
Arts
Business
Education
Nursing
Programs Offered
Master's degrees offered
20
Online master's degrees offered
8

Online master's degrees offered

  • Business: 4
  • Education: 2
  • English Language & Literature: 1
  • Social Sciences: 1
Doctorate degrees offered
8
Online doctorate degrees offered
1

Online doctorate degrees offered

  • Business: 1
Arts

Master of Arts in English

The online Master of Arts in English program has concentrations in english education, literature studies, and writing studies. Students can choose their concentration to best fit their personal interests and professional goals. Students who complete this degree can explore careers in publishing, teaching, and more.

Concentrations Include

English Education Studies
Literature Studies
Writing Studies

Business

Business Programs

The business degrees can be completed online but also have some on campus options available to students that are interested in being on campus. These degrees with strengthen leadership skills for those who are looking to move into management positions.

Degree Options Include

Master of Accountancy
Master of Business Administration
International Master of Business Administration

Education

Education Programs

The online Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction has concentrations available in Academically/Intellectually Gifted Education, Christian School Education, Elementary Education, Middle Grades Education, Rural Education, Teacher Leadership, and Urban Education. The online Master of Arts in Executive Leadership Studies will prepare teachers to succeed in management positions through internships and seminars.

Degree Options Include

Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction (K-12)
Master of Arts in Executive Leadership Studies

Nursing

Nursing Programs

The online Master of Science in Nursing program will prepare working nurses with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in high-level positions. Students can choose from two degree paths: administration or education.

Degree Options Include

Master of Science in Nursing – Administration
Master of Science in Nursing – Education

Contact Gardner-Webb University

Contact Admissions

gardner-webb.edu/graduate-admissions

Main Campus

110 S. Main Street
P.O. Box 997
Boiling Springs, NC 28017

704-406-4000

Find GWU Online

gardner-webb.edu/online-programs

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