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 health science.
Go directly to any of the following sections:
WGU is in the top 10% of the country for health science. More specifically it was ranked #33 out of 366 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
Ranking Type | Rank |
---|---|
Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 24 |
Best Health Sciences & Services Schools | 33 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Governors University handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is an increase of 113% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 51 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in health science from WGU. About 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% 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 health science.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 3 |
Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
White | 33 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 12 |
WGU does not offer an online option for its health science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WGU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at Western Governors University.
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
---|---|
Nursing | 10,410 |
Health & Medical Administrative Services | 3,014 |
Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 1,211 |