Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at Western Governors University
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Utah
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Utah (9 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Governors University | $48,993* | $38,529 | — | — |
| University of Utah | $54,604* | $47,204 | $25,472 | 0.47 |
| Weber State University | $51,861* | $44,408 | $18,670 | 0.36 |
| Utah Valley University | $49,497* | $44,873 | $11,625 | 0.23 |
| Utah State University | $48,993* | $45,267 | $16,574 | 0.34 |
| Southern Utah University | $47,832* | $46,941 | $13,625 | 0.28 |
| National Median | $41,809* | — | $26,000 | 0.62 |
Other Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Programs in Utah
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Utah schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Utah Salt Lake City | $9,315 | $54,604 | $25,472 |
| Weber State University Ogden | $6,391 | $51,861 | $18,670 |
| Utah Valley University Orem | $6,270 | $49,497 | $11,625 |
| Utah State University Logan | $9,228 | $48,993 | $16,574 |
| Southern Utah University Cedar City | $6,770 | $47,832 | $13,625 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Western Governors University, approximately 35% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 7 similar programs in UT. Actual outcomes may vary.