Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT · Highest award: Graduate degree
Read the years, not just the numbers
Each figure below is labelled with the period it covers, because they are not all from the same year. Tuition is Academic year 2024-25, while the earnings figure describes students who entered Entering cohort AY2009-10 / 2010-11, measured in 2022 dollars. They are historical facts about this institution, not a quote for you.
What it actually costs
Net price is what students paid after grant and scholarship aid — usually far below the sticker price.
Average net price by family income
Academic year 2023-24
| $0–30,000 | 12,064 | |
|---|---|---|
| $30,001–48,000 | 12,436 | |
| $48,001–75,000 | 12,578 | |
| $75,001–110,000 | 14,824 | |
| $110,001+ | 12,734 |
Figures are U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard data for Academic year 2023-24, published by the U.S. federal government. They are historical reference values, not a quote, and not an offer. Your actual cost will depend on your own circumstances.
Outcomes
Historical results for students who attended. They do not predict your own.
Compared with a high-school graduate
Students here earned a median of $60,615 ten years after entering, against a national benchmark for high-school graduates of $36,082. That benchmark is 2023 ACS 5-year pooled, 2024 dollars.
Admissions and size
Many institutions do not report these — “Not reported” is not a zero.
Student body
Fall 2024
| White | 50% | |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 16% | |
| Black | 14% | |
| Asian | 4% | |
| Two or more races | 4% | |
| Nonresident / international | 0% |
Other Four-year institutions in UT
| Institution | Net price | Grad rate | Earnings (10 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona College of Nursing-Salt Lake City | Not reported | Not reported | $34,657 |
| Brigham Young University | Not reported | 81.0% | $75,790 |
| Careers Unlimited | Not reported | Not reported | $30,829 |
| Eagle Gate College-Layton | Not reported | 38.5% | $37,518 |
| Eagle Gate College-Murray | Not reported | 48.0% | $37,518 |
| Ensign College | Not reported | 43.3% | $50,630 |
| Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences | Not reported | 54.2% | $49,841 |
| Midwives College of Utah | Not reported | 40.0% | Not reported |
| Neumont College of Computer Science | Not reported | 62.7% | $97,827 |
| Newlane University | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Nightingale College | Not reported | 20.6% | $27,126 |
| Provo College | Not reported | 51.3% | $39,645 |
Earnings by field of study
Four years after graduation, by programme. Compare each against the national median for that field.
| Programme | Median earnings (4 yr) | National median | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | $144,205 | $121,855 | Not reported |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. | $131,198 | $58,894 | $23,287 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. | $129,737 | $120,083 | Not reported |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | $129,303 | $85,063 | $16,194 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | $125,944 | $106,092 | Not reported |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $111,688 | $120,193 | Not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | $111,643 | $89,981 | Not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $108,836 | $92,374 | $23,167 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. | $107,585 | $75,399 | $24,272 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | $99,453 | $90,560 | Not reported |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $98,950 | $103,485 | Not reported |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $97,114 | $88,910 | $22,660 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $92,442 | $95,833 | Not reported |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics. | $89,625 | $73,739 | $31,740 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | $84,521 | $71,685 | Not reported |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $83,654 | $68,257 | $22,087 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | $82,644 | $58,716 | $27,864 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $75,767 | $76,194 | $22,489 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | $75,099 | $58,231 | Not reported |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | $72,564 | $65,767 | Not reported |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10) — https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/ · Data last updated 2026-06-10