by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how WGU ranks among other schools offering degrees in marketing.
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The bachelor's program at WGU was ranked #146 on College Factual's Best Schools for marketing list. It is also ranked #4 in Utah.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Governors University handed out 673 bachelor's degrees in marketing. This is an increase of 30% over the previous year when 517 degrees were handed out.
Marketing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WGU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,866 a year. This is higher than $41,682, which is the national median for all marketing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WGU, marketing students borrow a median amount of $21,232 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all marketing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the marketing majors at Western Governors University.
The marketing program at WGU awarded 673 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 44% of these degrees went to men with the other 56% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WGU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students 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 marketing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 63 |
| White | 481 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 68 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 7,891 |
| Accounting | 1,514 |
| Management Information Systems | 1,453 |
| Human Resource Management | 926 |
| General Sales & Marketing | 1 |
