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Education at Western Governors University

4,669 Bachelor's Degrees
8,188 Master's Degrees
#42 Overall Quality
Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how WGU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in education.

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Education Degrees Available at WGU

WGU Education Rankings

WGU is in the top 10% of the country for education. More specifically it was ranked #42 out of 798 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Education Master’s Degree Schools 23
Best Education Graduate Certificate Schools 25
Best Education Graduate Degree Schools 28
Best Education Schools 42
Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools 73

Popularity of Education at WGU

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Governors University handed out 4669 bachelor's degrees in education. This is a decrease of 44% over the previous year when 8,356 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 8,188 students received their master’s degree in education from WGU. This makes it the #1 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Education from WGU Cost?

$8,300 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$7,779 Average Student Debt

WGU Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $7,710 $7,710
Fees $590 $590
Books and Supplies $200 $200

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WGU Education Bachelor’s Program Diversity

The education program at WGU awarded 4,669 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 13% of these degrees went to men with the other 87% going to women.

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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, 74% 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 education.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 51
Black or African American 198
Hispanic or Latino 411
White 3,477
Non-Resident Aliens 2
Other Races 530

Does WGU Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Education?

If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. WGU does offer online classes in its education bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WGU Online Learning page.

WGU Education Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 7,722 students who earned a master's degree in Education from WGU in 2021-2022, 18% were men and 82% were women.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WGU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% 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 master's in education.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 143
Black or African American 271
Hispanic or Latino 536
White 5,649
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 1,123

Education Student Diversity at WGU

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Western Governors University.

Education Majors

Education students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major Annual Graduates
Teacher Education Grade Specific 2,826
Curriculum & Instruction 2,461
Instructional Media Design 1,962
Educational Assessment 1,843
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,541
Special Education 924
Educational Administration 477
Teaching English or French 420

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