Is Western Governors University worth it?
Western Governors University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Salt Lake City, Utah (large suburb). It awarded 50,234 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, registered nursing and curriculum and instruction.
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Federal context for Western Governors University
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Median earnings 1 year after
$74,978
Median earnings 4 years after
$87,445
Median earnings 10 years after
$60,615
Average net price
$12,548
Completion rate
46%
Completions (2024)
50,234
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
155,088
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $85,861 | $97,114 | 11,263 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $83,321 | $98,950 | 5,800 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $66,432 | $83,654 | 4,946 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $100,249 | $111,688 | 4,543 |
| Education, General | Bachelor's | $41,421 | $49,646 | 2,516 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | $62,910 | $69,935 | 2,402 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $84,242 | $108,836 | 1,651 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's | $58,818 | $65,801 | 1,190 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | Master's | $63,169 | $71,469 | 1,133 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | Master's | $102,028 | $125,944 | 915 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | $46,271 | $52,090 | 857 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $58,784 | $75,767 | 798 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Master's | $121,837 | $144,205 | 746 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Bachelor's | $92,416 | $129,303 | 693 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $71,905 | $84,521 | 649 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 5,592 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 5,296 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 3,333 |
| Learning Sciences | Bachelor's | 2,871 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 2,586 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | Bachelor's | 2,218 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | Master's | 1,945 |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | Master's | 1,655 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 1,612 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | Master's | 1,484 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 39% | 81,803 |
| Educational Services | 25% | 52,956 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7% | 14,824 |
| Finance and Insurance | 4% | 9,129 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 4% | 8,623 |
| Public Administration | 3% | 7,008 |
| Manufacturing | 3% | 6,351 |
| Information | 2% | 4,378 |
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Sources: federal figures for Western Governors University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Utah. Counts under 10 are not published.
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