Here 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 bioethics/medical ethics.
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The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,162 | $8,180 |
| Fees | $478 | $478 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 7% of bioethics/medical ethics master’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The majority of bioethics/medical ethics master’s degree graduates at WGU Western Governors are White. Roughly 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 master’s in bioethics/medical ethics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 48 |
| Black or African American | 99 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 90 |
| White | 679 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 116 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the bioethics/medical ethics majors at Western Governors University.
This bioethics/medical ethics program at WGU Western Governors includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing Education | 1,039 |
WGU Western Governors granted 1,039 completions in nursing education in the latest year of data — 93% to women and 7% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (66%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
More about our data sources and methodologies.