Tuition fees, net price and ROI
Western Governors University Tuition Fees, Net Price and ROI Calculator
Focused cost page for Western Governors University covering in-state tuition, out-of-state tuition, net price by income, debt payback by major, financial aid, salary and ROI.
View Full School ProfileIn-state tuition
$8,300
Out-of-state tuition
$8,300
Average net price
$10,442
Last updated July 28, 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS.
Western Governors University Tuition Fees and 4-Year Cost
Use this focused cost summary to compare published tuition with estimated attendance cost and average net price after aid. Final bills can change by residency, housing, aid eligibility, program fees and enrollment level.
Cost per year
$14,464
4-year attendance
$57,856
4-year tuition
$33,200
4-year net price
$41,768
Western Governors University Net Price by Family Income
College Scorecard income-bracket net price data shows how average cost changes after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
| Family income | Avg net price | Savings vs sticker | Monthly view | Estimator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $9,358 | $5,106 | $780/mo | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $9,848 | $4,616 | $821/mo | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $10,666 | $3,798 | $889/mo | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $13,731 | $733 | $1,144/mo | |
| Over $110,000 | $14,297 | $167 | $1,191/mo |
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Major-level ROI
Western Governors University Debt Payback by Major and Program Salary
Debt payback estimates divide median completer debt by 10% of reported program earnings, then convert the result to months. This gives a directional debt-to-earnings view by program.
| Major / program | Credential | Program salary | Debt payback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Master's Degree | $99,943 | ~13 months |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Bachelor's Degree | $92,416 | ~14 months |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Master's Degree | $89,288 | ~15 months |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $87,245 | ~15 months |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $74,342 | ~18 months |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $72,423 | ~18 months |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's Degree | $66,651 | ~20 months |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $58,705 | ~23 months |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | Master's Degree | $56,253 | ~24 months |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's Degree | $54,990 | ~24 months |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's Degree | $51,475 | ~26 months |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $50,280 | ~27 months |
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Western Governors University ROI and Debt Payback Simulator
Your Estimate
- 4-year net cost
- Debt payback using 10% salary
- Debt-to-salary ratio
Western Governors University Aid, Debt and Loan Cost Signals
Pell grant rate
34.88%
Federal loan rate
42.61%
Median completer debt
$11,116
Median monthly payment
$118