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Western Governors University

Leavitt School of Health

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Take the first step towards a rewarding nursing career by choosing Western Governors University, where your future begins today.

Overview

School Type

  • Online
  • On Campus
  • Private

Nursing Accreditation: CCNE

Website: www.wgu.edu

Contact: Western Governors University

Accessibility

  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Career services:No
  • On-Campus day care:No
  • Master's degrees:Yes
  • Post-master's certificates:Yes

Featured Programs & Degrees

Undergraduate Programs
Master's Programs
Undergraduate Programs

Overview

WGU has earned CCNE accreditation for its bachelor’s of nursing degree. In the most recent data published 8,503 nursing bachelors were awarded, which represents 35% of all bachelors awarded at the school. The 8,503 nursing awards represents 80% of the bachelors awarded in the state of Utah. The school does offer an online nursing bachelors option. The average net-price for full-time, in-state students is $10,336 a year.

  • Full-time student retention rate: 70%
  • Online nursing bachelor's offered: Yes

All numbers are three year averages and institution wide, nursing program specific numbers may vary.

Advancement and Outcomes for Nursing Bachelor Degrees

Salary After Completing

  • Median earnings: $86,143
  • Monthly earnings: $7,179

Financial Aid & Debt

  • Median total debt after graduation: $9,470
  • Monthly loan payment: $100

Salary and debt data from US Dept of Education.

Master's Programs

Overview

WGU has earned CCNE accreditation for its master’s of nursing degree. In the most recent data published 3,118 nursing masters were awarded, which represents 16% of all masters awarded at the school. The 3,118 nursing awards represents 97% of the masters awarded in the state of Utah. The school does offer an online nursing masters option. In-state average tuition for full-time graduate students is $7,765.

  • Online nursing master's offered: Yes

Affordability

  • Average tuition full-time graduate students: $7,765
  • Required fees for full-time graduate students: $679

Advancement and Outcomes for Nursing Masters Degrees

Salary After Completing

  • Median earnings: $98,444
  • Monthly earnings: $8,204

Financial Aid & Debt

  • Median total debt after graduation: $13,665
  • Monthly loan payment: $14,906

Salary and debt data from US Dept of Education.

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