WGU SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Stand Out with a Career-Boosting HR Degree
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Low Tuition Investment. Big Career Returns.
Prepare to boost your earning potential, be eligible for promotions, and find great career success with the help of WGU’s online HR degree. Our bachelor’s program is HRCI-aligned and prepares you for the PHR® exam. It also includes four micro-credentials that can help you move ahead—even before you graduate.
- Affordable. Our programs cost about half of the national average,1 and our students graduate with an average of 47% less debt.2
- Flexible. Complete courses, take tests, and graduate on your schedule—70% of our HR students finish within 43 months.
- Higher ROI. Competency-based education means you learn relevant skills as fast as you're able, so you can graduate faster and save money. On average, WGU graduates report an income increase of $22,200 within two years of graduation.3
- ACBSP accredited. Get the credentials you need for a rewarding career—98% of employers said WGU grads met or exceeded expectations.4
1 WGU average annual bachelor’s tuition rates are 47% lower than the national average, compared to national rates reported by the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data Systems in 2022. WGU average rate does not include rates for WGU Bachelor of Science, Nursing Prelicensure program.
2 Median WGU student debt versus national average. Source: The Institute for College Access & Success.
3 Harris Poll of 1,655 WGU grads.
4 Harris Poll of 300 employers of WGU grads.
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.
Bachelor's Degrees
Accounting – B.S. Business Administration
Business Management – B.S. Business Administration
Healthcare Administration – B.S.
Human Resource Management – B.S. Business Administration
Information Technology Management – B.S. Business Administration
Supply Chain and Operations Management – B.S.
Health Information Management – B.S. (from the Leavitt School of Health)
Master's Degrees
Master of Business Administration
MBA Information Technology Management
Human Resource Management – M.S.
Management and Leadership – M.S.
Master of Healthcare Administration (from the Leavitt School of Health)
Data Analytics – M.S. (from the School of Technology)
Education Technology & Instructional Design – M.Ed. (from the School of Education)
Earn Your Degree for about Half the Cost of Other Universities*
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 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 47% lower than the national average, compared to national rates reported by the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data Systems in 2023. WGU average rate does not include rates for WGU Bachelor of Science, Nursing Prelicensure program.
**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).
A WGU Degree Pays for Itself Faster and Adds Little to No New Debt
By providing useful information and advice on responsible borrowing before enrollment, keeping tuition low while you’re enrolled, and providing programs that lead to better jobs after graduation, WGU packs a one-two-three punch designed to keep your debt low and your return on investment quick.
Average income increase from all degrees in annual salary vs. pre-enrollment salary. Source: 2023 Harris Poll Survey of 1,655 WGU graduates. Survey was sent to a representative sample of WGU graduates from all colleges. Respondents received at least one WGU degree since 2017.
On average, WGU graduates see an increase in income post-graduation
Prepared for Success on the Job
*From a 2023 Harris Poll of 300 employers of WGU graduates.
100% of employers said that WGU graduates were prepared for their jobs.*
97% of employers said that they would hire another WGU grad.*
98% of employers said WGU graduates met or exceeded expectations.*
Your Degree is Closer Than You Think
New students can begin their first term at the beginning of any month. So you can start when you’re ready, rather than rushing (or waiting) for fall or spring enrollment.
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