by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how WGU Western Governors compares to other colleges that offer business administration & management.
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WGU Western Governors is in the top 10% of the country for business administration & management. More specifically it was ranked #205 out of 1,276 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Utah.
During the most recent reporting year, Western Governors University awarded 2,685 bachelor’s degrees in business administration & management.
Business Administration & Management students who finish a bachelor’s at WGU Western Governors earn a median of $80,512 a year. This is higher than $79,768, the median for all majors at WGU Western Governors.
To complete a bachelor’s at WGU Western Governors, business administration & management students accumulate a median of $22,087 in student loans. This is lower than $22,462, the typical median for all majors at WGU Western Governors.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,162 | $8,180 |
| Fees | $478 | $478 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 51% of business administration & management bachelor’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The majority of business administration & management bachelor’s degree graduates at WGU Western Governors were White. Approximately 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Governors University with a bachelor’s in business administration & management.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 84 |
| Black or African American | 195 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 322 |
| White | 1,760 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 324 |
Among recent graduates, 47% of business administration & management master’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The largest share of business administration & management master’s degree graduates at WGU Western Governors are White. Roughly 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Governors University with a master’s in business administration & management.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 222 |
| Black or African American | 592 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 548 |
| White | 2,788 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 561 |
Here are the demographics of the business administration & management majors at Western Governors University.
This business administration & management program at WGU Western Governors offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 5,919 |
| Organizational Leadership | 1,379 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 99 |
WGU Western Governors awarded 5,919 completions in business administration and management, general in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (63%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
WGU Western Governors awarded 1,379 completions in organizational leadership recently — 60% to women and 40% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (57%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
WGU Western Governors awarded 99 degrees in logistics, materials, and supply chain management recently — 24% to women and 76% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (66%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
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