by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the 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 #1 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WGU Western Governors among the top schools in the country for health professions, coming in at #198 out of 2,577 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 198 of 2,577 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in Utah | 1 of 20 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 2 of 92 |
Here is each degree level granted in health professions at WGU Western Governors, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 7,186 |
| Master’s | 4,887 |
| Professional Certificate | 11 |
This health professions field at WGU Western Governors covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Governors University awarded 7,186 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
WGU Western Governors is among the very best schools in the country for health professions at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
Health Professions students who finish a bachelor’s at WGU Western Governors report a median salary of $92,294 a year. This is above $79,768, the median for all majors at WGU Western Governors.
To complete a bachelor’s at WGU Western Governors, health professions students accumulate a median of $25,262 in student loans. This is above $22,462, the typical 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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Among recent graduates, 13% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at WGU Western Governors are White. About 61% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 343 |
| Black or African American | 743 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 805 |
| White | 4,390 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 903 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at WGU Western Governors. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Health Professions | 4,887 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Health Professions | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
