by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how WGU ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for nursing majors, WGU came in at #38. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 29 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 38 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 49 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 63 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Governors University handed out 8503 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 10,730 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3,210 students received their master’s degree in nursing from WGU. This makes it the #3 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WGU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $85,861 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,710 | $7,710 |
| Fees | $590 | $590 |
| Books and Supplies | $200 | $200 |
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Of the 8,503 nursing students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from WGU, about 11% were men and 89% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 419 |
| Black or African American | 752 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 821 |
| White | 4,984 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1,524 |
Online degrees for the WGU nursing 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.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from WGU make a median salary of $100,249 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
Of the 1,907 students who earned a master's degree in Nursing from WGU in 2021-2022, 10% were men and 90% 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, 60% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 124 |
| Black or African American | 199 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 130 |
| White | 1,137 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 316 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Western Governors University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 3,014 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 1,211 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 51 |