by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in education at WGU Western Governors. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 3 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WGU Western Governors among the top schools in the country for education, ranked #465 out of 1,675 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Schools | 465 of 1,675 |
| Best Education Schools in Utah | 7 of 10 |
| Best Education Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 14 of 66 |
The following degree levels are offered in education at WGU Western Governors, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 5,366 |
| Master’s | 11,334 |
| Graduate Certificate | 62 |
The education field at WGU Western Governors covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Governors University conferred 11,334 master’s degrees in education.
WGU Western Governors is among the very best schools in the country for education at the master’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Utah | 6 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 9 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools | 241 |
Among recent graduates, 17% of education master’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of education master’s degree graduates at WGU Western Governors are White. About 76% of graduates 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 235 |
| Black or African American | 413 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 925 |
| White | 8,641 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1,119 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Governors University handed out 62 graduate certificate degrees in education.
WGU Western Governors is among the very best schools in the country for education at the graduate certificate level. Its best result was #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 97 |
For the most recent academic year available, 16% of education graduate certificate degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of education graduate certificate degree graduates at WGU Western Governors are White. About 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Governors University with a graduate certificate in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at WGU Western Governors. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Education | 5,366 |
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