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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WGU was ranked #4 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for assessment majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Governors University handed out 1782 bachelor's degrees in educational assessment. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 1,189 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.In State Out of State Tuition $7,710 $7,710 Fees $590 $590 Books and Supplies $200 $200
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Of the 1,782 assessment students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from WGU, about 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 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 bachelor's in assessment.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 116 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 180 |
| White | 1,255 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 207 |
Online degrees for the WGU assessment bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WGU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 61 students earned a master's degree in assessment from WGU. About 84% of these graduates were women and the other 16% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2022 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 | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the assessment majors at Western Governors University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 2,826 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 2,461 |
| Instructional Media Design | 1,962 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 1,541 |
| Special Education | 924 |