by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at WGU Western Governors. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #8 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates WGU Western Governors among the top schools in the country for teacher education grade specific, ranked #572 out of 1,208 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools | 572 of 1,208 |
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in Utah | 9 of 10 |
| Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 22 of 50 |
Here is each degree level offered in teacher education grade specific at WGU Western Governors, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 1,612 |
| Master’s | 1,305 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Governors University conferred 1,612 bachelor’s degrees in teacher education grade specific.
WGU Western Governors is in the top 15% of the country for teacher education grade specific at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Teacher Education Grade Specific students who finish a bachelor’s at WGU Western Governors report a median salary of $38,529 a year. This is lower than $79,768, the median for all majors at WGU Western Governors.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,162 | $8,180 |
| Fees | $478 | $478 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 8% of teacher education grade specific bachelor’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The largest share of teacher education grade specific bachelor’s degree graduates at WGU Western Governors were White. About 80% 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 teacher education grade specific.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 130 |
| White | 1,288 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 152 |
WGU Western Governors awarded 1,612 bachelor’s completions in elementary education and teaching in the latest year of data — 92% to women and 8% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (80%).
Graduate study is also available at WGU Western Governors. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Teacher Education Grade Specific | 1,305 |
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