Western Governors University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$60,615
in 2021+56% since 2012
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 56% since 2012 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 23% since 2012 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 32 percentage points since 2006
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | — | — | — | $1,192 |
| 2004 | — | — | — | $1,990 |
| 2005 | — | — | — | $2,721 |
| 2006 | — | — | 14% | $3,313 |
| 2007 | — | — | 33% | $5,028 |
| 2008 | — | — | 37% | $6,300 |
| 2009 | — | — | 56% | $6,625 |
| 2010 | — | — | 22% | $8,495 |
| 2011 | — | — | 16% | $9,500 |
| 2012 | $38,800 | $16,273 | 18% | $9,500 |
| 2013 | $38,900 | $14,630 | 27% | $9,770 |
| 2014 | $38,800 | $12,349 | 24% | $9,500 |
| 2015 | $41,900 | $10,431 | 17% | $8,920 |
| 2016 | — | $9,862 | 14% | $8,041 |
| 2017 | — | $10,957 | 26% | $8,762 |
| 2018 | — | — | 38% | $8,947 |
| 2019 | — | — | 29% | $8,642 |
| 2020 | — | $9,805 | 21% | $8,670 |
| 2021 | $60,615 | $9,969 | 47% | $8,318 |
| 2022 | — | $11,835 | 64% | — |
| 2023 | — | $10,580 | 49% | — |
| 2024 | — | $10,442 | 51% | — |
| 2025 | — | $12,548 | 46% | — |