by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how WGU Western Governors stacks up against peers offering special education.
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WGU Western Governors is in the top 10% of the country for special education. Specifically, it ranked #113 out of 188 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Utah.
During the most recent reporting year, Western Governors University awarded 604 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Special Education students who finish a bachelor’s at WGU Western Governors earn a median of $49,091 a year. This is lower than $79,768, the median for all majors at WGU Western Governors.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at WGU Western Governors, special education graduates take on a median debt of $25,158 in student loans. This is above $22,462, the typical median for all majors at WGU Western Governors.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown 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, 12% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at WGU Western Governors are White. About 77% 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 special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
| White | 466 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 74 |
Among recent graduates, 15% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of special education master’s degree graduates at WGU Western Governors are White. About 80% 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 special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 234 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 37 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special education majors at Western Governors University.
This special education program at WGU Western Governors offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 898 |
WGU Western Governors awarded 898 degrees in special education and teaching, general recently — 87% to women and 13% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (78%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
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