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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for health professions majors, WGU came in at #36. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Governors University handed out 9794 bachelor's degrees in health professions. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 11,924 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6,742 students received their master’s degree in health professions from WGU. This makes it the #1 most popular school for health professions master’s degree candidates in the country.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,710 | $7,710 |
| Fees | $590 | $590 |
| Books and Supplies | $200 | $200 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9,794 health professions majors earned their bachelor's degree from WGU. Of these graduates, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Governors University with a bachelor's in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 463 |
| Black or African American | 875 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 927 |
| White | 5,808 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1,716 |
Looking for online learning options? Good news, you can take online classes in the health professions bachelor’s degree program at WGU. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WGU Online Learning page.
Of the 4,892 students who graduated with a Master’s in health professions from WGU in 2022, 15% were men and 85% were 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, 61% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 296 |
| Black or African American | 416 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 348 |
| White | 3,003 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 826 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at Western Governors University.
Health Professions students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 10,410 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 3,014 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 1,211 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 51 |