Western Governors University Rankings by Salary Score™
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Salary and Debt by Major at Western Governors University
We calculated a Salary Score for each of Western Governors University's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Western Governors University to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for WGU Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $15,980 | $50,010 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $15,090 | $58,620 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $16,890 | $75,270 | |
| Education, General | $17,430 | $35,580 | |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | $16,750 | $74,950 | |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | Not Reported | $71,020 | |
| Marketing | $15,030 | $51,220 | |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | $18,400 | $66,430 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $9,550 | $74,550 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | $19,310 | $39,370 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $25,650 | $32,160 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $15,580 | $38,990 |
Salary Score ™ for WGU Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $12,570 | $60,820 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $13,320 | $71,820 | |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $12,190 | $101,760 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $9,500 | $53,740 | |
| Education, General | $12,120 | $45,820 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $13,080 | $62,600 | |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | $10,560 | $54,520 | |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $13,720 | $92,850 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $11,620 | $86,680 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | $11,540 | $50,390 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $9,830 | $51,330 | |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | $8,760 | $51,930 |
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Amazing school! It was easy to apply there and you have someone there every step of the way. I graduated with my bachelors and decided to come back for my masters! I could not believe it was the same price !It is the most affordable school you are ever going to find
The first part of my experience at WGU was positive. In the beginning, it worked well because the classes are self paced and I was able to complete them in my own time. Navigating the home page and submitting assignments was easy. However, this school lacks transparency and honesty with their students. When I was applying, there was no mention of clinical hours and I chose this program because it was a great option for me with a full time job. I specifically asked about clinical hours because I knew I did... Read More