by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at WGU Western Governors. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #7 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WGU Western Governors among the top schools in the country for education, ranked #439 out of 1,574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Schools | 439 of 1,574 |
| Best Education Schools in Utah | 7 of 10 |
| Best Education Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 13 of 57 |
The following degree levels are offered in education at WGU Western Governors, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 5,366 |
| Master’s | 11,334 |
| Graduate Certificate | 62 |
The education field at WGU Western Governors covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Governors University conferred 5,366 bachelor’s degrees in education.
WGU Western Governors is in the top 15% of the country for education at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #7 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Utah | 7 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 17 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 571 |
Education students who finish a bachelor’s at WGU Western Governors go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $56,039 a year. This is below $79,768, the median for all majors at WGU Western Governors.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WGU Western Governors, education students borrow a median amount of $25,152 in student loans. This is above $22,462, the typical median for all majors at WGU Western Governors.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,162 | $8,180 |
| Fees | $478 | $478 |
Read more about WGU Western Governors tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 12% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of education bachelor’s degree graduates at WGU Western Governors were White. Roughly 75% 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 53 |
| Black or African American | 235 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 535 |
| White | 4,008 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 532 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at WGU Western Governors. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Education | 11,334 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Education | 62 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
