WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY
WGU Ohio
5th Anniversary
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Join us on June 21st to celebrate five years of WGU Ohio at the Statehouse!
WGU Ohio was established in 2018 as a partnership between Western Governors University and the state of Ohio with a unique mission to help Ohioans obtain a quality education through online, competency-based programs that address key workforce needs. In its first year, WGU Ohio proudly enrolled 2,271 students. As of March 2023, we are thrilled to say we have grown to 4,936 enrolled students, with over 9,000 graduates total. This growth can be attributed to WGU Ohio’s many partnerships with corporations, school districts, healthcare facilities, associations, and many other institutions. By creating partnerships with organizations such as the Ohio Association of Community Colleges, Huntington Bank, KFC Foundation, Ohio Health, the East Central Province of Kappa Alpha Psi, the City of Dayton and more, WGU Ohio helps them create new opportunities for their employees.
Featured Partners
WGU partners with hundreds of companies to help increase learning opportunities for every individual. Some of our partners include Ohio Health, Kroger, Anthem, Huntington Bank, University Hospitals, Kettering Health, Cleveland Clinic, Portsmouth City Schools, Cincinatti Public Schools, the City of Dayton, Great Oaks, Ohio Association of Community Colleges, Premier Health, Nationwide, the East Central Province of Kappa Alpha Psi, the KFC Foundation, and the Ohio, Columbus, Dayton, and Greater Akron Chambers of Commerce.
Accredited, Respected,
Recognized™
One important measure of a degree’s value is the reputation of the university where it was earned. When employers, industry leaders, and academic experts hold your alma mater in high esteem, you reap the benefits of that respect. WGU is a pioneer in reinventing higher education for the 21st century, and our quality has been recognized.
Prepared for Success on the Job
*From a 2024 Harris Poll of 300 employers of WGU graduates.
100% of employers said that WGU graduates were prepared for their jobs.*
94% of employers said WGU graduates meet or exceed expectations*
95% of employers rated the "soft skills" of WGU grads as equal to or better than graduates from other institutions*
Why WGU?
Be Career Ready
Designed with input from industry leaders, our accredited programs give you the skills and credentials today’s employers need. That’s why 81% of employers said they’d hire another WGU grad.1
1: 2024 Harris Poll
Get and Keep the Job You Want to Have
84% of WGU graduates are employed in their degree fields—and 86% are employed full-time.2
2: 2024 Harris Poll
Save Money
Average annual tuition and fees for undergraduates at WGU is $8,300 compared to $17,709 at comparable institutions. For graduate students at WGU, average annual tuition and fees is $8,856 compared to $20,513 at comparable institutions.3
3: Source: Analysis of IPEDS data, report year 2023
Work as You Need While Going to School
At WGU, you can complete courses, take tests, and graduate on your schedule. In fact, many of our students work full-time while earning their life-changing bachelor’s or master’s degrees.
