Western Governors University Rankings by Salary Score
Bachelor's
Master's
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 Scores 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 Scores 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 |
Most Recent Reviews
If it weren’t for the fact I’m a single mom and this was the cheaper option I’d have a left already. You pay the school and they still make you jump through hoops to get any information from teachers, test scores aren’t usually able to been seen and the all around structure is just stupid. Could never recommend this school to anyone
Firstly, some of these review I find hilarious. I know plenty of people who graduated who have had great success. I used VA education benefits to pay for the program. I am now an MBA student at a top ranked university. I was worried I wouldn't get in at first, but I am holding a 3.9 and just as prepared as anyone else in the program. WGU isn't easy either, you don't have instructors, you just get a heap of material to study. Its all on you, that was the hard part for me. Overall I'm happy with the achievement.... Read More