Western Governors University Data & Information Overview
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Where Does Western Governors University Rank?
2026 Rankings
In its yearly rankings, College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities to determine which ones are the best in a variety of categories, such as overall value, quality, diversity, which schools are the best for each major, and much more.
Western Governors University was awarded 638 badges in the 2026 rankings.
National Standing
According to College Factual’s 2026 analysis, WGU Western Governors is ranked #444 out of 5,192 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality. This puts it in the top 5% of all schools in the nation.
Within the state, WGU Western Governors holds the #4 spot on the Best Colleges in Utah ranking.
See all of the rankings for Western Governors University.
What Do WGU Western Governors Graduates Earn?
Although some majors pay more than others, students who graduate from WGU Western Governors with a bachelor’s degree go on to jobs where they make an average salary of $53,747 in their early years. That’s great news for WGU Western Governors students since it is 32% more than the average college graduate’s salary of $40,669 per year.
