Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 51%
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Western Governors University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 18% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 67th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (UT wage index 1.11). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Western Governors University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $95,292 | $131,198 | +123% | #2 of 54 | #2 | $12,566 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $92,416 | $129,303 | +52% | #2 of 99 | #2 | $10,110 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $84,242 | $108,836 | +18% | #82 of 459 | #111 | $16,625 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | $93,151 | $107,585 | +43% | #2 of 27 | #2 | $20,671 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $85,861 | $97,114 | +9% | #168 of 966 | #346 | $9,470 |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | $74,026 | $89,625 | +22% | — | — | $20,346 |
| Computer Science | $83,860 | — | — | — | — | $7,044 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $66,432 | $83,654 | +23% | #94 of 1176 | #145 | $14,816 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $66,651 | $82,644 | +41% | #10 of 275 | #26 | $14,909 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $58,784 | $75,767 | -1% | #337 of 796 | #472 | $15,915 |
| Marketing | $52,877 | $71,431 | +3% | #167 of 516 | #260 | $12,929 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $44,958 | $52,284 | +2% | #139 of 345 | #264 | $16,991 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $46,271 | $52,090 | +3% | #75 of 177 | #131 | $17,937 |
| Education | $41,421 | $49,646 | +-0% | #35 of 71 | #48 | $15,546 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Western Governors University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $505,217
- Avg rent near campus: $1,405/mo
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 84129 (2.8% cap, Taylorsville)
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🏆 Where Western Governors University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,710 | $7,710 |
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- Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (D): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology