Academics at Western Governors University

Academics at a Glance

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Western Governors University — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.

Jump to any section below, or follow a link to dig deeper into a specific part of academic life at Western Governors University:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty Resources

At 42 to 1, the student-to-faculty ratio at Western Governors University is above the national average of 15 to 1. Western Governors University employs 73% of its instructors full time, above the national average of 47%.

For a deeper look at tenure, adjuncts and faculty composition, visit the faculty composition page.

Majors and Fields of Study

Western Governors University offers 26 majors with reported completions across 6 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at Western Governors University are shown below:

Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at Western Governors University.

See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors report.

Questions Worth Asking

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Western Governors University:

• Need flexibility? Check whether Western Governors University offers the online or summer classes that fit your schedule. See distance learning options.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (65% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). See graduation and retention.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of Western Governors University.

Dig Deeper into Academics at Western Governors University

Use the pages below to go deeper on any academic topic:

• Majors & Degree Programs at Western Governors University — majors, concentrations and completions in detail
• Faculty & Class Sizes at Western Governors University — student-faculty ratio, full-time vs adjunct, and tenure detail
• Graduation and Retention at Western Governors University — how well the school retains and graduates students
• Online Learning at Western Governors University — what online and distance learning is available
• Accreditation Detail at Western Governors University — the schools accreditation and what it means