Education at Western Governors University
If you plan to study Education, take a look at what Western Governors University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Governors University sits in Salt Lake City, UT.
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Online & Distance Learning at Western Governors University
Western Governors University operates as a distance-education institution, so Education coursework can be completed remotely.
Education Rankings at Western Governors University
Use these rankings to compare Western Governors University’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Utah | #4 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Utah | #8 of 10 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #21 of 64 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #25 of 65 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #423 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #691 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Western Governors University
Graduates of Western Governors University’s Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $49,317 |
| 2 years | $47,106 |
| 3 years | $50,013 |
| 4 years | $56,039 |
| 5 years | $59,659 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Education graduates from Western Governors University earn a median of $56,039, compared with $79,768 for all Western Governors University graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Education graduates from Western Governors University stands at $25,152.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Those who complete Education program at Western Governors University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
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.