Western Governors University is a nonprofit institution based in Salt Lake City, UT offering fully online degree programs, accredited by NWCCU. With 155,088 students enrolled, it is one of the largest providers of online higher education in the United States.

Cost & Financial Aid

Published tuition is $8,658/year (in-state). The average net price after grants and scholarships is $12,548/year. 39% of students receive Pell Grants.

For families earning under $30,000, the average net price drops to $12,064/year. Use the EFC Calculator to estimate your expected family contribution and potential aid.

Student Outcomes

Graduates earn a median salary of $60,615 ten years after enrollment, and $69,572 at the six-year mark.

The overall graduation rate is 48%. Graduates leave with a median debt of $11,116. The three-year loan repayment rate is 1728000%.

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Programs Overview

Nursing & Healthcare

Degree levels: Bachelors's, Masters's

  • B.S. Nursing (RN-to-BSN)
  • B.S. Nursing (Prelicensure)
  • M.S. Nursing Education (BSN-to-MSN)
  • M.S. Nursing Leadership and Management (BSN-to-MSN)
  • M.S. Nursing Informatics (BSN-to-MSN)
  • M.S. Family Nurse Practitioner (BSN-to-MSN)
  • M.S. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (BSN-to-MSN)
  • M.S. Nursing Education (RN-to-MSN)
  • ...and 8 more programs

Competency-based, flat-rate tuition ~$4,150/term; FNP and PMHNP available in select states

Business & Management

Degree levels: Bachelors's, Masters's

  • B.S. Business Management
  • B.S. Healthcare Administration
  • B.S. Human Resource Management
  • B.S. IT Management
  • B.S. Marketing
  • B.S. Supply Chain and Operations Management
  • B.S. Communications
  • B.S. User Experience Design
  • ...and 9 more programs

Industry-recognized certifications included; MBA and specialized MBA tracks

Education & Teaching

Degree levels: Bachelors's, Masters's

  • B.A. Elementary Education
  • B.A. Biology Education
  • B.A. Mathematics Education
  • B.A. Physics Education
  • B.A. Earth Science Education
  • B.A. Chemistry Education
  • B.A. Special Education
  • B.A. Special Ed and Elementary Ed (Dual Licensure)
  • ...and 15 more programs

Student teaching placement included; endorsement programs in ELL, middle grades, secondary sciences

Technology & Computer Science

Degree levels: Bachelors's, Masters's

  • B.S. Cloud and Network Engineering
  • B.S. Computer Science
  • B.S. Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
  • B.S. Data Analytics
  • B.S. Information Technology
  • B.S. Software Engineering
  • M.S. Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
  • M.S. Data Analytics
  • ...and 4 more programs

CompTIA, AWS, and other certs included in tuition; accelerated tracks available for IT, SE, CS

Psychology & Counseling

Degree levels: Bachelors's

  • B.S. Psychology

Psychology offered through Leavitt School of Health

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Program availability and costs are subject to change. Contact Western Governors University directly for the most current information.