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 stacks up against peers offering public health.
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During the most recent reporting year, Western Governors University awarded 188 bachelor’s degrees in public health.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,162 | $8,180 |
| Fees | $478 | $478 |
Learn more about WGU Western Governors tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 11% of public health bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of public health bachelor’s degree graduates at WGU Western Governors are White. Roughly 63% 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 public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 119 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 23 |
Here are the demographics of the public health majors at Western Governors University.
This public health program at WGU Western Governors includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 188 |
WGU Western Governors granted 188 completions in community health and preventive medicine recently — 89% to women and 11% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (63%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
More about our data sources and methodologies.