WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY
Earn Your Degree Sooner. Open More Doors—For Everyone.
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Learn by Mastery, Not Minutes—And Make Progress That Matters
Competency-based education focuses on what you know—not how long you sit in class. It lets you use your existing knowledge, build on your experience, and move forward as soon as you’re ready. When education adapts to you, it benefits the people who rely on you at home, at work, and beyond.
Master the Material. Move Forward.
Our competency-based model allows you to advance as soon as you demonstrate subject-matter mastery. Prior learning, work experience, and existing strengths can all help you progress quickly, saving time where you can and focusing where it counts. That means you can earn your degree sooner—supporting your goals and everyone your success reaches.
Undergraduate Degrees at About Half the Cost*
You pay tuition per six-month term, not per course or credit. So when you move faster through your courses, you also lower your total bill!
WGU students pay about half the tuition* and end up with about half the debt of the national average.**
- Low, flat-rate tuition.
- Graduate faster and with less debt.
- Financial aid and scholarships available.
- Online education with supportive faculty.
- VA and military benefits accepted.
- Great return on investment.
- All course materials for a low, flat fee.
*WGU average annual bachelor’s tuition rates are 53% lower than the national average, compared to national rates reported by the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System in 2023.
**WGU undergraduate students have approximately half the debt at graduation compared to the national average, according to the Institute for College Access and Success (2022).
Undergraduate
Most undergraduate programs
$3,760 - $5,325
Graduate
School of Education graduate programs
$$4,125 - $5,150
Graduate
School of Technology graduate programs (except Cybersecurity)
$4,340
Graduate
School of Business graduate programs
$4,805
Graduate
Leavitt School of Health graduate programs
$4,995
Tuition rates effective January 1, 2026. Costs are per six-month term. Tuition covers unlimited courses per term.
All programs: $200 per-term Resource Fee covers e-textbooks and learning resources. Program fees and other fees: Some programs have small per-term or one-time fees specific to that program's costs. Your Enrollment Counselor can provide more information.
Undergraduate
Most undergraduate programs
$3,760 - $5,325
Graduate
School of Education graduate programs
$$4,125 - $5,150
Graduate
School of Technology graduate programs (except Cybersecurity)
$4,340
Graduate
School of Business graduate programs
$4,805
Graduate
Leavitt School of Health graduate programs
$4,995
Tuition rates effective January 1, 2026. Costs are per six-month term. Tuition covers unlimited courses per term.
All programs: $200 per-term Resource Fee covers e-textbooks and learning resources. Program fees and other fees: Some programs have small per-term or one-time fees specific to that program's costs. Your Enrollment Counselor can provide more information.
Your Degree Is Closer than You Think
New students can begin their term on the first of any month. So you can start when you’re ready, rather than rushing (or waiting) for fall or spring enrollment.
DON'T WAIT ANY LONGER
Complete your application and get started on your journey.
BACHELOR'S DEGREES
Educational Studies – B.A. (Does Not Lead to a Teaching License)
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MASTER'S DEGREES
English Language Learning (ESL/ELL)
Curriculum and Instruction – M.S.
Education Technology & Instructional Design – M.Ed.
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ENDORSEMENTS
BACHELOR'S DEGREES
Cloud and Network Engineering – B.S.
Cybersecurity and Information Assurance – B.S.
Health Information Management – B.S. (from the Leavitt School of Health)
Information Technology Management – B.S. Business Administration (from the School of Business)
User Experience Design – B.S. (from the School of Business)
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MASTER'S DEGREES
Cybersecurity and Information Assurance – M.S.
Information Technology Management – M.S.
MBA Information Technology Management (from the School of Business)
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CERTIFICATES
ServiceNow Application Developer
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ACCELERATED
BACHELOR'S DEGREES
Healthcare Administration – B.S.
Human Resource Management – B.S.
Information Technology Management – B.S.
Supply Chain and Operations Management – B.S.
Accelerated Information Technology Bachelor's and Master's Degree (from the School of Technology)
Health Information Management – B.S. (from the Leavitt School of Health)
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MASTER'S DEGREES
Human Resource Management – M.S.
Management and Leadership – M.S.
Master of Business Administration
MBA Information Technology Management
Master of Healthcare Administration (from the Leavitt School of Health)
Data Analytics – M.S. (from the School of Technology)
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CERTIFICATES
Digital Marketing Fundamentals
BACHELOR'S DEGREES
Nursing (RN to BSN online) – B.S.
Nursing (Prelicensure) – B.S. (Available in select states)
Health Information Management – B.S.
Health and Human Services – B.S.
Healthcare Administration – B.S. (from the School of Business)
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MASTER'S DEGREES
Nursing – Education (BSN to MSN) – M.S.
Nursing – Leadership and Management (BSN to MSN) – M.S.
Nursing – Nursing Informatics (BSN to MSN) – M.S.
Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner (BSN to MSN) – M.S. (Available in select states)
Nursing – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (BSN to MSN) – M.S. (Available in select states)
Nursing – Education (RN to MSN Option) – M.S.
Nursing – Leadership and Management (RN to MSN Option) – M.S.
Nursing – Nursing Informatics (RN to MSN Option) – M.S.
Master of Healthcare Administration
MBA Healthcare Administration (from the School of Business)
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CERTIFICATES
Nursing – Education, Post-Master's Certificate
Nursing – Leadership and Management, Post-Master's Certificate
Family Nurse Practitioner— Post-Master's Certificate
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner— Post-Master's Certificate
