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Your own classroom is calling! Become a teacher.

“You’d make a great teacher!” Sound familiar? We’re counting on natural-born educators like you to make a real difference in the lives of the next generation, and we’re making it easier than ever:

Tuition you can afford. At only $3,475–$3,490 per term, you won't find a better mix of quality and value. And WGU offers dozens of scholarships!
Personalized support. Your faculty members have your back, helping ensure that you will be successful at WGU.
Certification in any state. Our CAEP- and AAQEP-accredited programs are approved to get you your license wherever you live.
A faster path. The average time to earn a teaching license at WGU is under 3½ years for a bachelor’s degree!

Find your teaching degree at WGU.

Bachelor's Degrees with Licensure

Elementary Education – B.A.

Special Education and Elementary Education – B.A. Leads to dual licensure in elementary education and K–12 special education.

Special Education (Mild to Moderate) – B.A. Leads to single licensure in K–12 special education.

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.

Master's Degrees with Licensure

Teaching, Elementary Education – M.A.

Teaching, English Education (Secondary) – M.A.

Teaching, Mathematics Education (Middle Grades) – M.A.

Teaching, Mathematics Education (Secondary) – M.A.

Teaching, Science Education (Secondary) – M.A.

Teaching, Special Education (K-12) – M.A.

Master's Degrees for Already-Licensed Teachers

Curriculum and Instruction – M.S.

Educational Leadership – M.S.

English Language Learning (ELL) (PreK–12) – M.A.

Instructional Design – M.Ed.

Learning and Technology – M.Ed.

Mathematics Education (K–6) – M.A.

Mathematics Education (Middle Grades) – M.A.

Mathematics Education (Secondary) – M.A.

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.

Endorsement Preparation Program

English Language Learning (PreK-12) Endorsement Preparation Program

Top-ranked programs for quality and value.

Learn to be the best from the best.

As a nonprofit university, WGU puts students first. Earn your degree for about half* the cost of other online universities.

WGU students pay half the tuition, and end up with half the debt of the national average.

*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.

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.

Spend less with flat-rate tuition.

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!

Undergraduate

Graduate

Tuition rates effective August 1, 2021. 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.

Your degree is closer than you think.

New students can begin their first term at the beginning of any month. So you can start when you’re ready, rather than rushing (or waiting) for fall or spring enrollment.