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, and more. We've also included details on how WGU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in curriculum.
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WGU was ranked #36 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for curriculum majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country.
In 2021, 2,690 students received their master’s degree in curriculum from WGU. This makes it the #1 most popular school for curriculum master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's curriculum program at WGU make a median salary of $54,990. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all curriculum graduates with a master's is $48,271.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the curriculum majors at Western Governors University.
Of the 2,690 curriculum students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from WGU, about 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2021 graduates were in 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 curriculum.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 42 |
| Black or African American | 82 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 153 |
| White | 1,966 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 446 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 2,452 |
| Instructional Media Design | 2,099 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 1,677 |
| Special Education | 1,256 |
| Educational Assessment | 1,228 |
