Business, Management & Marketing at Western Governors University
If you plan to study Business, Management & Marketing, take a look at what Western Governors University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Governors University sits in Salt Lake City, UT.
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Online Class Availability at Western Governors University
Western Governors University is a fully online institution, so Business, Management & Marketing coursework can be completed remotely.
Business, Management & Marketing Rankings at Western Governors University
Rankings can help you compare Western Governors University’s Business, Management & Marketing program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Utah | #7 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Utah | #8 of 12 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #19 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #20 of 69 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #599 of 2,339 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #635 of 2,315 |
Earnings for Business, Management & Marketing Graduates from Western Governors University
Those who finish Western Governors University’s Business, Management & Marketing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $66,232 |
| 2 years | $65,543 |
| 3 years | $69,422 |
| 4 years | $80,434 |
| 5 years | $85,934 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Business, Management & Marketing graduates from Western Governors University take home a median $80,434, compared with $79,768 for all Western Governors University graduates — about 1% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Business, Management & Marketing graduates from Western Governors University is $21,936.
Best-Paid Careers for Business, Management & Marketing Graduates
Graduates of the Business, Management & Marketing program at Western Governors University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Business, Management & Marketing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
| Security Management Specialists | $128,654 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $113,637 |
| Online Merchants | $106,971 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.