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 education.
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WGU Western Governors is in the top 15% of the country for education. In particular, it placed #691 out of 1,611 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Utah | 4 |
| Best Value Education Master’s Degree Schools in Utah | 4 |
| Best Value Education Schools in Utah | 4 |
| College Major Best Value | 4 |
| College Major Best Value | 4 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Utah | 8 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Utah | 8 |
| Best Education Schools in Utah | 8 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 8 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 8 |
| Best Value Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 21 |
| Best Value Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 21 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Governors University awarded 5,366 bachelor’s degrees in education.
Education students who finish a bachelor’s at WGU Western Governors go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $56,039 a year. This is below $79,768, the median for all majors at WGU Western Governors.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WGU Western Governors, education students borrow a median amount of $25,152 in student loans. This is above $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 |
Read more about WGU Western Governors tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 12% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of education bachelor’s degree graduates at WGU Western Governors were White. Roughly 75% 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 53 |
| Black or African American | 235 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 535 |
| White | 4,008 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 532 |
Among recent graduates, 17% of education master’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of education master’s degree graduates at WGU Western Governors are White. About 76% 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 235 |
| Black or African American | 413 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 925 |
| White | 8,641 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1,119 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the education majors at Western Governors University.
The education program at WGU Western Governors includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Curriculum & Instruction | 5,296 |
| Educational Assessment | 3,267 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 2,917 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 1,707 |
| Instructional Media Design | 1,655 |
| Special Education | 898 |
| Educational Administration | 623 |
| Teaching English or French | 399 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.