Physics Education at Western Governors University
What traits are you looking for in a physics teacher education school? To help you decide if Western Governors University is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's physics teacher education program.WGU is located in Salt Lake City, Utah and has a total student population of 147,866.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Physics Education section at the bottom of this page.
WGU Physics Education Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physics Teacher Education
- Master’s Degree in Physics Teacher Education
Online Classes Are Available at WGU
Don't have the time or the flexibility in your schedule to take traditional classes? Online courses may be the perfect solution for you. They allow independent learners to study when and where they want to while offering the rigor of in-person classes.
For those who are interested in distance learning, WGU does offer online courses in physics teacher education for the following degree levels:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree
WGU Physics Education Rankings
Physics Teacher Education Student Demographics at WGU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics teacher education majors at Western Governors University.
WGU Physics Education Master’s Program

Of the students who received a physics teacher education master's degree from WGU, 76% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Western Governors University with a master's in physics teacher education.

Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 2 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 19 |
International Students | 0 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Related Majors
- Social Science Teacher Education
- Chemistry Education
- Earth Science Teacher Education
- Biology Education
- English & Language Arts Education
Careers That Physics Teacher Education Grads May Go Into
A degree in physics teacher education can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for UT, the home state for Western Governors University.
Occupation | Jobs in UT | Average Salary in UT |
---|---|---|
High School Teachers | 10,170 | $59,070 |
Education Professors | 850 | $92,070 |
Physics Postsecondary Professors | 170 | $93,800 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.