WGU
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT, 🇺🇸 United States · Private · Est. 1997
#787
World Ranking
#667
In United States
49+
Courses & Fees
1997
Founded
What Western Governors University Is Known For
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Widely recognised for its Hospitality & Tourism and Social Sciences programmes, with a strong record of graduate employability and active research output based in Salt Lake City, UT.
Rankings
#787
Global Ranking (indicative)
#667
Ranking in United States
Rankings are composite estimates for guidance purposes, updated periodically by ICS from globally recognised ranking systems. Always confirm current standing directly with the university.
Courses & Fees (49+)
Social Sciences
31 programmes| Programme | Level | Duration | Fee (per year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Administration | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 26,650 / year |
| Psychology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 24,300 / year |
| Political Science | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 16,250 / year |
| Journalism | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 15,750 / year |
| Development Studies | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 24,800 / year |
| Media & Communication Studies | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 48,100 / year |
| International Relations | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 17,700 / year |
| Anthropology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 27,300 / year |
| Sociology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 17,000 / year |
| Social Work | Associate Degree | 2 Years | USD 22,000 / year |
| Criminology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 28,400 / year |
| Public Administration | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 32,100 / year |
| Psychology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 30,550 / year |
| Political Science | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 23,300 / year |
| Journalism | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 36,500 / year |
| Development Studies | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 23,950 / year |
| Media & Communication Studies | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 24,600 / year |
| International Relations | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 43,600 / year |
| Anthropology | Graduate Certificate | 6-12 Months | USD 19,050 / year |
| Sociology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 40,300 / year |
| Social Work | Associate Degree | 2 Years | USD 39,500 / year |
| Criminology | Associate Degree | 2 Years | USD 39,400 / year |
| Public Administration | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 33,050 / year |
| Psychology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 18,400 / year |
| Political Science | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 39,300 / year |
| Journalism | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 22,300 / year |
| Development Studies | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 48,650 / year |
| Media & Communication Studies | Graduate Certificate | 6-12 Months | USD 29,900 / year |
| International Relations | Graduate Certificate | 6-12 Months | USD 29,450 / year |
| Anthropology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 37,100 / year |
| Sociology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 36,150 / year |
Hospitality & Tourism
18 programmes| Programme | Level | Duration | Fee (per year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Management | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 16,350 / year |
| Event Management | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 45,700 / year |
| Tourism Management | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 23,400 / year |
| Airline & Airport Management | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 35,900 / year |
| Culinary Arts | Associate Degree | 2 Years | USD 20,850 / year |
| Sports Management | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 45,750 / year |
| Hotel Management | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 15,800 / year |
| Event Management | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 39,350 / year |
| Tourism Management | Associate Degree | 2 Years | USD 29,150 / year |
| Airline & Airport Management | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 21,050 / year |
| Culinary Arts | Associate Degree | 2 Years | USD 34,650 / year |
| Sports Management | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 42,350 / year |
| Hotel Management | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 17,250 / year |
| Event Management | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 36,550 / year |
| Tourism Management | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 35,050 / year |
| Airline & Airport Management | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 35,100 / year |
| Culinary Arts | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 23,800 / year |
| Sports Management | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 15,800 / year |
Fees shown are indicative annual estimates for guidance only and vary by intake, scholarship eligibility and programme. PhD study is frequently fully funded through research or teaching assistantships. ICS will confirm exact, current fees with the university before you apply.