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 health science.
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The bachelor's program at WGU was ranked #220 on College Factual's Best Schools for health science list. It is also ranked #6 in Utah.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Governors University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is an increase of 2,300% over the previous year when 1 degrees were handed out.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at Western Governors University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in health science from WGU. About 17% were men and 83% 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, 79% 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 health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 13,940 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 3,161 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 1,541 |
