by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how WGU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in curriculum.
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WGU is in the top 10% of the country for curriculum. More specifically it was ranked #13 out of 169 schools by College Factual.
In 2022, 2,690 students received their master’s degree in curriculum from WGU. This makes it the #1 most popular school for curriculum master’s degree candidates in the country.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,710 | $7,710 |
| Fees | $590 | $590 |
| Books and Supplies | $200 | $200 |
Learn more about WGU tuition and fees.
Online degrees for the WGU curriculum bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WGU Online Learning page.
Curriculum majors graduating with a master's degree from WGU make a median salary of $62,910 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all curriculum graduates with a master's is $55,135.
The curriculum program at WGU awarded 2,461 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 12% of these degrees went to men with the other 88% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WGU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Governors University with a master's in curriculum.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 37 |
| Black or African American | 87 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 165 |
| White | 1,842 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 330 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the curriculum majors at Western Governors University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 2,826 |
| Instructional Media Design | 1,962 |
| Educational Assessment | 1,843 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 1,541 |
| Special Education | 924 |