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 assessment.
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The bachelor's program at WGU was ranked #21 on College Factual's Best Schools for assessment list. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Governors University handed out 1189 bachelor's degrees in educational assessment. This is an increase of 108% over the previous year when 571 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 39 students received their master’s degree in assessment from WGU. This makes it the #4 most popular school for assessment master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the assessment majors at Western Governors University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,189 assessment majors earned their bachelor's degree from WGU. Of these graduates, 12% were men and 88% were 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, 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 bachelor's in assessment.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 79 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 108 |
| White | 865 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 121 |
The assessment program at WGU awarded 39 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 26% of these degrees went to men with the other 74% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% 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 assessment.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Curriculum & Instruction | 2,690 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 2,452 |
| Instructional Media Design | 2,099 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 1,677 |
| Special Education | 1,256 |
