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You can afford it. Our surprisingly low tuition is charged per term, not per credit— so graduating faster costs less. And a scholarship from WGU can make our already low tuition even more affordable.
You won't waste time. Pass courses by proving what you know. Competency-based education means your previous experience, ability to learn quickly, and extra time spent studying can help you graduate ahead of schedule.
You can get a degree AND certifications. Our IT college offers IT degrees and top industry certifications at the same time, without extra fees or time.
Your degree can change your career. Your degree comes with tangible benefits for your career and your bottom line. Plus, 96% of employers say they would hire another WGU grad1.
1 Harris Poll 2020 survey of 300 employers of WGU graduates.
The flexibility you need. The respect you deserve.
“From the very beginning, the whole process was very smooth. My enrollment counselors were knowledgeable and helpful. If I did run into any kind of little snag, somebody was always there to help me.” Cindy Krupinski
B.S. Information Technology
Competency-based education focuses on learning rather than seat time. You’re in the driver’s seat. Each course is a collection of defined competencies—knowledge and skills that employers are looking for from successful graduates. You study on your schedule. As soon as you can prove you’ve mastered the competencies, you take an assessment, pass it, and move on. You spend your time learning new concepts, not rehashing subjects you already know. You can set the pace to graduate early. And in the end, your degree is proof you’ve shown that you’re what employers are looking for!
From before you enroll to after you graduate, our #1 job is a better life for you and your family. Think of it as the best of both worlds: a program that offers complete independence and more support than you ever knew you needed—at exactly the moment you need it! From the enrollment counselor who helps you decide if WGU is the right fit for you, to the faculty mentors who are obsessed with your academic progress, to the student and tech support teams who are eager to help you solve any issues you might encounter as a student, you’re never alone—even though you’re online. And even after you’ve graduated, career and alumni support is just a call away.
At WGU, affordability means cutting-edge programs at tuition rates that are about half* what you’d pay at other online universities. It means graduating with little to no student debt. It means scholarship and financial aid opportunities and minimal, transparent fees. It means a flat-rate per-term tuition so that when you save time you also save money. And it means understanding that value includes quality, flexibility, relevance, and results, not just cost.
*WGU average annual bachelor’s tuition rates are 57% the national average, compared to national rates reported by the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. WGU average rate does not include rates for WGU Bachelor of Science, Nursing Prelicensure program.
95% of employers said that WGU graduates were prepared for their jobs.
96% of employers said they would hire another WGU graduate.
98% of employers said WGU graduates met or exceeded expectations.
Source: 2020 Harris Poll survey of 300 employers
Personally assigned to you from the day you enroll to the day you graduate, your Program Mentor is your faculty member. They will meet with you on a regular basis to provide program instruction, advice, coaching, support, goal-setting—and a healthy dose of cheerleading to make sure you’re celebrating the little and big wins along the way!
Learning independently doesn’t mean learning on your own. Course Instructors are subject-matter experts who work with you regularly to ensure you’re mastering course material. They tailor learning to your needs, and the type and intensity of instructional support you receive varies based on your performance in any particular course.
Award-winning coursework and value-add certifications make this...
Award-winning coursework and value-add...
Award-winning coursework and value-add certifications make this online program a top choice.
The CIW User Interface Designer, LPI Linux Essentials and ITIL® Foundation Certification are central to this program. Included CompTIA certifications are A+, Network+, Security+, and Project+.
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Protect your career and earning potential with this degree....
Protect your career and earning potential with...
Protect your career and earning potential with this degree.
Some careers and jobs this degree will prepare you for:
Certifications included in this program at no extra cost include:
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Problem solvers and math lovers needed! Your task: ...
Problem solvers and math lovers needed! Your...
Problem solvers and math lovers needed! Your task:
Lay the groundwork for the computing breakthroughs that will enable tomorrow's technologies.
You'll have the opportunity to earn these certifications:
Professionals who need the skills a computer science degree provides include computer systems analysts, computer programmers, artificial intelligence specialists, software engineers, machine learning engineers, and more.
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You're a creative and tech genius who wants the bigger...
You're a creative and tech genius who wants the...
You're a creative and tech genius who wants the bigger opportunities.
Certified Internet Web certification included:
CompTIA certifications included:
Software development is the second-highest rated specialty within IT. Secure your future with a degree and additional certifications.
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A degree for experienced IT professionals ready to lead:...
A degree for experienced IT professionals ready...
A degree for experienced IT professionals ready to lead:
Included in your program—at no extra cost—is the opportunity to earn the valuable PMI Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification.
Maximize the opportunities that your IT career path has afforded you—earn your master's and keep moving up.
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Lean into data, and walk away with a cutting-edge online degree:...
Lean into data, and walk away with a cutting-edge...
Lean into data, and walk away with a cutting-edge online degree:
Unique to WGU's program is the incorporation of a Udacity Nanodegree—a highly recognized credential designed to prepare you for a career in data science.
Certified Internet Web certification included:
CompTIA certifications included:
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For network operations and security professionals:...
For network operations and security professionals:...
For network operations and security professionals:
Cisco certification included is the Cisco Certified Network Associate. CompTIA certifications included are A+, Network+, Security+, and Project+. This program will help you develop strong skills in network design, network operations, and security management.
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A program designed to arm you with the certifications and...
A program designed to arm you with the...
A program designed to arm you with the certifications and credentials you need for a career like systems administrator, computer systems analyst, cloud support specialist, AWS support administrator, and more.
Certifications included, at no extra cost:
Earning certs on the path to your degree gives you credentials that will boost your résumé right away, even before you complete your online degree program.
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Lead businesses with strong analysis skills:...
Lead businesses with strong analysis skills:...
Lead businesses with strong analysis skills:
Master data mining, visualization, and SQL—and lead analytics at the business of your choice.
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Become the authority on keeping infrastructures and information...
Become the authority on keeping infrastructures...
Become the authority on keeping infrastructures and information safe.
The curriculum is closely aligned with the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Workforce Framework, plus includes the opportunity to earn these certifications:
This 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.
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Tuition covers unlimited courses per term.
All programs: $145 per-term Resource Fee covers e-textbooks and learning resources, saving you thousands. Non-refundable $65 one-time application fee. Program fees and other fees: Some programs have small per-term or one-time fees specific to that program's costs. Your Enrollment Counselor can provide more information.
Our tuition connects cost to time.
By charging per term rather than per credit—and empowering students to accelerate through material they know well or learn quickly—WGU helps students control the ultimate cost of their degrees. (The interactive illustration uses a standard undergraduate program as an example—actual tuition and fee amounts may vary in other programs.)
Flat-rate tuition of $3,920 per term links cost to time.
By charging per 6-month term rather than per credit hour—and empowering students to accelerate through material they know well or can learn quickly—WGU helps students control the ultimate cost of their degrees.
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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.
Recent WGU grads reported earning, on average, $12,300 more within two years of graduation, compared with income prior to enrollment...
...and by four years after graduation, that salary increase averaged $21,800, compared with the national average of just $11,500.
With an average cost of $15,165 for a bachelor’s degree, the return on investment of a WGU degree is less than two years.
Based on 2020 Harris Poll salary data and internal WGU data for undergraduates who earned a bachelor's degree in 2020.
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Teaching Degrees
BACHELOR'S WITH LICENSURE
Special Education and Elementary Education (Dual Licensure) – B.A.
Mathematics Education (Middle Grades) – B.S.
Mathematics Education (Secondary) – B.S.
Science Education (Middle Grades) – B.S.
Science Education (Secondary Chemistry) – B.S.
Science Education (Secondary Physics) – B.S.
Science Education (Secondary Biological Science) – B.S.
Science Education (Secondary Earth Science) – B.S.
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MASTER'S WITH LICENSURE
Teaching, Elementary Education – M.A.
Teaching, English Education (Secondary) – M.A.
Teaching, Mathematics (Middle Grades) – M.A.
Teaching, Mathematics (Secondary) – M.A.
Teaching, Science (Secondary) – M.A.
Teaching, Special Education (K-12) – M.A.
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GRADUATE DEGREES FOR LICENSED TEACHERS
Curriculum & Instruction – M.S.
Learning and Technology – M.Ed.
English Language Learning (PreK-12) Endorsement Preparation
Science Education (Middle Grades) – M.A.
Science Education (Secondary Chemistry) – M.A.
Science Education (Secondary Physics) – M.A.
Science Education (Secondary Biological Science) – M.A.
Science Education (Secondary Earth Science) – M.A.
IT Degrees
BACHELOR'S DEGREES
Cybersecurity and Information Assurance – B.S.
Data Management/Data Analytics – B.S.
Network Operations and Security – B.S.
Health Information Management – B.S. (from the College of Health Professions)
Information Technology Management – B.S. Business Administration (from the College of Business)
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MASTER'S DEGREES
Cybersecurity and Information Assurance – M.S.
Information Technology Management – M.S.
MBA Information Technology Management (from the College of Business)
Business Degrees
BACHELOR'S DEGREES
Business Management – B.S. Business Administration
Healthcare Management – B.S. Business Administration
Human Resource Management – B.S. Business Administration
Information Technology Management – B.S. Business Administration
Marketing – B.S. Business Administration
Accounting – B.S. Business Administration
Health Information Management – B.S. (from the College of Health Professions)
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MASTER'S DEGREES
Master of Business Administration
MBA Information Technology Management
Master of Health Leadership (from the College of Health Professions)
Management and Leadership – M.S.
Data Analytics – M.S. (from the College of Information Technology)
Healthcare & Nursing Degrees
BACHELOR'S DEGREES
Nursing (RN to BSN online) – B.S.
Health Information Management – B.S.
Health Services Coordination – B.S.
Healthcare Management – B.S. Business Administration (from the College of Business)
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MASTER'S DEGREES
Nursing - Education (BSN to MSN) – M.S.
Nursing – Leadership and Management (BSN to MSN) – M.S.
Nursing – Nursing Informatics (BSN to MSN) – M.S.
Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner (BSN to MSN Option) – M.S. (Available in select states)
Nursing – Education (RN to MSN Option) – M.S.
Nursing – Leadership and Management (RN to MSN Option) – M.S.
Nursing – Nursing Informatics (RN to MSN Option) – M.S.
MBA Healthcare Management (from the College of Business)