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Educational Assessment at Western Governors University

1,782 Bachelor's Degrees
39 Master's Degrees
#4 Overall Quality
Educational Assessment is one of the majors in the education program at Western Governors University.

We'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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Educational Assessment Degrees Available at WGU

WGU Assessment Rankings

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.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Educational Assessment Bachelor’s Degree Schools 1
Best Educational Assessment Schools 4
Best Educational Assessment Master’s Degree Schools 4
Best Educational Assessment Graduate Degree Schools 8

Popularity of Assessment at WGU

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.

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

$8,300 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

WGU Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

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

Learn more about WGU tuition and fees.

WGU Educational Assessment Bachelor’s Program Diversity

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.

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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.

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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

Does WGU Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Assessment?

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.

WGU Educational Assessment Master’s Program Diversity

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.

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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.

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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

Assessment Student Diversity at WGU

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

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