Western Governors University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Western Governors University at a glance

• 155,088

  students enrolled

• 46,180

  degrees and certificates a year

• 46%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $12,548

  average net price a year

  Tuition $7,710

• $69,572

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $60,615

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  83% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Western Governors University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Western Governors University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Salt Lake County, where the college is.

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• 1,315

  open professional jobs

• 117

  entry level

  8 say no experience is needed

• 8%

  ask for AI skills

  111 jobs

• 3.7%

  unemployment in Salt Lake County

  2026-08 · down 0.1 points from a year earlier

• $94,658

  median household income

  Salt Lake County

• 44%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.5% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, health professions, business & management, which lead to academic (4 open), programs (45 open), clinical (22 open), finance (107 open), sales (139 open), operations (196 open).

Hiring most: L3HARRIS Technologies (86), iCapital (36), State of Utah (32), Veterans Health Administration (29), Harris Health Strategic Fund (28), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (15), The Haskell Company (15), Albany International (14).

What they hire for: Engineering (327), Operations (196), Sales (139), Finance (107), Data & Analytics (65), Legal (60). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Utah Workforce Development Board.

• Department of Workforce Services - Metro Employment CenterSalt Lake City · 801-526-0950 · Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
• Department of Workforce Services - South County Employment CenterTaylorsville · 801-269-4700 · Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Western Governors University?

Western Governors University enrolls about 155,088 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Salt Lake City, Utah. It awards about 46,180 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Western Governors University?

46% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Western Governors University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $69,572 six years after entry and $60,615 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Western Governors University offer AI or data science degrees?

Western Governors University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Western Governors University?

1,315 open professional jobs are listed in Salt Lake County, 117 of them entry level and 8 saying no experience is needed. L3HARRIS Technologies has the most openings.