Graduation Rates and Salaries for Western Governors University Students

Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

16% vs. 41.9% national median

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$44,200 vs. $34,300 national median

Average salary after attending Western Governors University
Years	Average Earnings
after 6 years	$45,000 per year
after 7 years	$40,400 per year
after 8 years	$45,600 per year
after 9 years	$45,400 per year
after 10 years	$44,200 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former Western Governors University students who are working and no longer in school is $44,200, which is 29% higher than the national median. Sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.

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Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation

Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates

$12,500

Percent of students receiving Federal Loans

60%

Student Loan Repayment

Median Loan Payment

$129 per month

Percent of students actively repaying their loans

51% vs. 47% national average

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=433387 IPEDS survey data for Western Governors University.

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