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How Well Is Western Governors University Ranked?

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2023 Rankings

Overall Quality

According to TradeCollege.org's 2023 analysis, WGU is ranked #30 out of 1,440 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality. This lands it a coveted spot in the top 5% of all colleges and universities in the country.

Out of the 14 colleges in Utah, WGU is ranked at #1.

How Much Money Do WGU Graduates Make?

The pay for some majors is higher than others, but on average, students who graduate with a bachelor's degree from WGU make about $52,911 a year during their first few years of employment after graduation. This is good news for future WGU graduates since it is 52,911% more than the average college graduate's salary of $0 per year.