Major Programs at WGU

Western Governors University offers 68 programs through Bachelor's, Master's and Post-Graduate Certifica degrees/programs. The programs are offered online completely.
  • Total number of programs: 68
  • Total number of online programs: 68
  • Offered degrees/programs: Bachelor's, Master's, Post-Graduate Certificate

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Offered Degrees At Western Governors University

Western Governors University is categorized by Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie categorization. Western Governors University offers 68 major programs for Bachelor's, Master's, Post-Graduate Certificate. Next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 43,908 students have completed their study at Western Governors University.
Offered Degrees at Western Governors University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Bachelor's Degree292924,230
Master's Degree292919,615
Post Bachelor's Degree6663
Post Master's Degree220
Total686843,908

Degree, Major Programs and Completers by Award Level

Western Governors University offers 68 programs through Bachelor's, Master's, Post-Graduate Certificate The programs are offered online completely. Last year total 43,908 students have completed their studies.
  • 24,230 students have earned/completed Bachelor's program.
  • 19,615 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 63 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 3,932
Information Technology659
Computer Programming/Programmer619
Computer Programming, Specific Applications0
Computer Science698
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration201
Cloud Computing219
Network and System Administration/Administrator1
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager475
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance1,060
Education [+] 4,669
Learning Sciences1,782
Special Education and Teaching785
Elementary Education and Teaching1,802
Early Childhood Education and Teaching0
Mathematics Teacher Education153
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education17
Biology Teacher Education91
Chemistry Teacher Education13
Physics Teacher Education8
Earth Science Teacher Education18
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 9,743
Health/Health Care Administration/Management912
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator328
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse8,503
Business [+] 5835
Business Administration and Management2,594
Accounting1,170
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration835
Management Information Systems679
Marketing/Marketing Management556
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations1
Total24,230
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 2,091
Information Technology486
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration598
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications0
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance1,007
Education [+] 7,722
Curriculum and Instruction2,461
Educational Leadership and Administration468
Educational/Instructional Technology1,962
Learning Sciences61
Special Education and Teaching139
Elementary Education and Teaching1,010
English/Language Arts Teacher Education202
Mathematics Teacher Education701
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education172
Social Science Teacher Education0
Biology Teacher Education74
Chemistry Teacher Education32
Physics Teacher Education35
Earth Science Teacher Education24
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor381
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 4,892
Health/Health Care Administration/Management1,774
Nursing Education1,211
Nursing Administration1,505
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing4
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (other)398
Business [+] 4910
Business Administration and Management2,623
Organizational Leadership1,368
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)0
Accounting320
Information Resources Management599
Total19,615
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Education [+] 63
Educational Leadership and Administration9
Elementary Education and Teaching14
Mathematics Teacher Education0
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education1
Social Science Teacher Education0
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor39
Total63
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 0
Nursing Education0
Nursing Administration0
Total0

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