Advancing Careers through Education
WGU is the perfect fit for working adults and their families who need a degree to boost their careers but can't fit traditional schooling into their busy lives. That's why Union Plus has joined the hundreds of companies, associations, school districts, municipalities, and other organizations who have chosen WGU as their partner in educating union members.
5% Tuition Discount
Union members and their immediate family members are eligible to receive 5% discount* on tuition for courses, degree programs, and certificates. Speak to an Enrollment Counselor for more information about your discount.
*Note: Member or family member eligibility verification will be required to confirm benefits.
Scholarships Available
WGU is proud to offer the WGU Union Plus Scholarship* to union members who are in good standing with qualifying AFL-CIO unions. This competitive scholarship, valued at up to $2,500, can be applied to any of WGU's bachelor's or master's programs in business, IT, education, or healthcare. Our goal is to encourage labor union members and their families to upskill and further their careers by pursuing education opportunities that advance personal goals and the work of their unions. This scholarship is available to new students and returning graduates. Scholarships are one of the many ways WGU removes obstacles from the path to accomplishing their goals and improving career opportunities.
*Note: Scholarships are only available to active union members. Tuition discounts are available to active and retired members, and their families.
Find Your Best Path to Success
Single Courses and Course Bundles
WGU single courses and course bundles provide you the option to start your degree program in a more flexible way, customized to your needs. Your courses count for credit toward one of our many bachelor’s degree programs—you can also begin your degree program once you complete your courses.
Bachelor's and Master's Programs
If you're ready to dive into a degree program, then WGU is ready for you. We offer bachelor's and master's programs in business, IT, education and healthcare. You can also use the WGU-Americorps Scholarship to help pay for a degree program.
Certificate Programs
Thinking about moving up in your job? A professional certificate from WGU can be the push you need. It's like adding a badge of honor to your resume. This badge tells employers you've got the skills and knowledge they're looking for. Ready to give your career that boost? Dive into our certificate programs. They're crafted just for people like you who want to succeed even more.
Why is WGU the Perfect Fit for Union Members and their Families?
Courses on Your Schedule
WGU has no set class times and no assignment due-dates. You do your coursework and take tests whenever it is convenient for you. We believe that education should fit into your life, not the other way around.
Support You Can Count On
When you start your journey at WGU you will be assigned a Program Mentor who is with you until you graduate. They help you choose courses, answer questions, and make sure you have the support you need to succeed.
Use Your Knowledge and Experience
At WGU, we want to give you credit for what you already know. You can move through your courses as quickly as you can show that you know the material. That means if you already know a subject well, you can take the test or complete the project sooner, moving on to the next class!
Steps to Enroll
Apply to your undergraduate degree, graduate degree or, certificate program. You can begin your undergraduate degree with a single course, or jump right into a six-month term.
Complete and submit the Union Plus Eligibility Form and verify your eligibility with an Enrollment Counselor.
Apply for WGU's Union Plus Scholarship once enrolled in your WGU degree program.
Top Options for Union Members
Business
Finance – B.S.
This online finance program is career-focused so you will gain relevant...
This online finance program is career-focused so you will gain relevant industry skills.
- Time: 62% of graduates finish similar programs within 24 months
- Tuition: $3,755 per 6-month term
- Courses: 41 courses in this program
Some careers and jobs this business degree will prepare you for:
- Management
- Accounting
- Finance
- Spreadsheets
- Financial Analysis
- Problem Solving
The competency-based model at WGU allows you to move as quickly as you can master the material, and do your coursework on your schedule. Flexibility is key with the B.S. in finance at WGU.
Business
Master of Business Administration
The flexible MBA program you need, focused on business management,...
The flexible MBA program you need, focused on business management, strategy, and leading teams:
- Time: Graduates can finish in 12 months
- Tuition: $4,755 per 6-month term
- Courses: 11 total courses in this program
Skills for your résumé you will learn in this program include:
- Leadership strategies
- Talent management
- Communication
- Data collection and interpretation
- Financial statements
Our competency-based model gives you an innovative learning experience you won't find anywhere else—and our MBA grads tell us they loved accelerating their program to see a faster ROI.
Technology
Information Technology – B.S.
Award-winning coursework and value-add certifications make this online...
Award-winning coursework and value-add certifications make this online program a top choice.
- Time: 61% of graduates finish within 39 months.
- Tuition: $3,725 per 6-month term.
- Courses: 36 total courses in this program.
Certifications included in this program at no additional cost:
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Project+
- CompTIA IT Operations Specialist
- CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist
- Amazon AWS Cloud Practitioner
- ITIL®*^ Foundation Certification
- LPI Linux Essentials
Skills for your résumé that you will learn in this program:
- Scripting and programming
- Networking and security
- Systems and services
- Data management
- Business of IT
Technology
Cybersecurity and Information Assurance – M.S.
Become the authority on keeping infrastructures and information safe....
Become the authority on keeping infrastructures and information safe.
- Time: 63% of graduates finish within 18 months.
- Tuition: $4,655 per 6-month term.
- Courses: 9 total courses in this program.
Certifications in this program at no additional cost include:
- CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
- CompTIA PenTest+
- CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) Optional Voucher
- ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Optional Voucher
- (ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
Skills for your résumé that you will learn in this program:
- Cybersecurity Strategy
- Information Assurance
- Incident Response
- Penetration Testing
The curriculum is closely aligned with the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Workforce Framework. The program was designed in collaboration with national intelligence organizations and IT industry leaders, ensuring you'll learn emerging technologies and best practices in security governance.
Education
Elementary Education – B.A.
An online teacher certification program for aspiring elementary teachers....
An online teacher certification program for aspiring elementary teachers.
Leads to teacher licensure. Specific grade levels will vary depending on teaching certification in your state.
- Time: 68% of students finish this degree within 36 months.
- Tuition: $3,825 per 6-month term.
- Courses: 37 total courses in this program (38 for Washington residents)
Skills for your résumé included in this program:
- Elementary Reading Methods
- Language Arts Instruction
- Elementary Mathematics Methods
- Elementary Disciplinary Literacy
- Children’s Literature
This elementary education degree program requires in-classroom observation and a term of full-time student teaching. This online teaching degree program helps you to be eligible for teaching certification in any of the 50 states.
Education
Educational Leadership – M.S.
An online master's degree for current teachers looking to move into a...
An online master's degree for current teachers looking to move into a school or district leadership position, like principal, vice principal, or administrator.
- Time: 60% of grads earned this degree within 23 months.
- Tuition: $4,125 per 6-month term.
- Courses: 13 total courses in this program.
This program is for licensed teachers who are ready to take the next step in their education career.
Skills for your résumé included in this program:
- School Law
- School Financial Leadership
- People & Talent
- School Operations and Management
- Leadership Ethics
Put your leadership skills to good use—in the service of America's children—with this education master's degree.
States that do not accept this program: Alabama, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Kansas, and Minnesota.
Health & Nursing
Health Science – B.S.
An online health science program designed for students who want real-world...
An online health science program designed for students who want real-world skills for valuable health careers.
- Time: 63% of students finish similar programs in 24 months.
- Tuition: $4,210 per 6-month term
- Courses: 28 total courses in this program
Skills for your résumé that you will learn in this program:
- Epidemiology
- Disease prevention
- Behavioral health
- Substance abuse support
- Health research
- Medical technology
This degree prepares you with relevant industry skills and experience that will help you move forward in your healthcare career.
Health & Nursing
Master of Healthcare Administration
A master's focused on managing comprehensive, value-based care, directly...
A master's focused on managing comprehensive, value-based care, directly in line with innovations in health and healthcare.
- Time: 60% of grads finish within 21 months.
- Tuition: $4,995 per 6-month term.
- Courses: 12 total courses in this program.
Skills for your résumé that you will learn in this program:
- Collaborative Leadership
- Healthcare Models and Systems
- Healthcare Financial Management
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Healthcare Information Technology
Your rich experience in a health-related field can mean more when you bring a master's level of understanding to the problems that organizations need to solve.
Compare degrees
This program is not the only degree WGU offers designed to create leaders in the field of healthcare. Compare our health leadership degrees.
"The experience was very rigorous. Now that I have had a chance to compare my preparation to colleagues who went through a more traditional program, I have to say that I was better prepared.”
—Cathy Mehl,
M.A. Science Education (Geosciences, 5–12)
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).
