Education, General

Bachelor's degree · Western Governors University · Salt Lake City, UT

CIP 13.01

$41,421Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$49,646Median earnings 4 years after

$47,043Median earnings 5 years after

$15,546Median federal debt

—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Education, General at Western Governors University earn a median of $41,421 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $49,808 four years after graduating (middle half: $38,641–$60,792). Median debt is $15,546, about 38% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Other programs at Western Governors University

Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementMaster's degree$121,837
Management Information Systems and ServicesMaster's degree$102,028
Computer Software and Media ApplicationsMaster's degree$101,328
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree$100,249
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree$98,667
Computer Software and Media ApplicationsBachelor's degree$95,292
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing OperationsBachelor's degree$93,151
Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementBachelor's degree$92,416
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree$85,861
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree$84,242
Computer ScienceBachelor's degree$83,860
Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$83,321
Medical Illustration and InformaticsBachelor's degree$74,026
Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree$71,905
Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree$70,854
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesBachelor's degree$66,651
Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree$66,432
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign LanguageMaster's degree$66,158
Educational/Instructional Media DesignMaster's degree$63,169
Curriculum and InstructionMaster's degree$62,910

Frequently asked questions

How much do Education, General graduates from Western Governors University make?

The median salary is $41,421 one year after graduation and $47,043 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $15,546.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.