Flexible, Career-Focused Education for LA Professionals
"WGU helped me land my next job, increase my salary, and help my family’s business succeed.”
– Marisela R. WGU Los Angeles Grad, Marketing Specialist
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Making an Impact in Los Angeles
- $21,402 is the median salary increase in the West Coast within two years of graduating.*
- 96% of WGU students in Los Angeles would recommend WGU to others.
- 86% of WGU grads in the West are employed in their degree field.
- WGU has over 20,100 alumni in Los Angeles.
- Average annual WGU undergrad tuition and fees are 62% lower than the Los Angeles average.**
- WGU is institutionally accredited, just like UCLA and Cal State University.
Discover How Far a WGU Degree Will Take You in LA
WGU Prepares You
Enroll with confidence knowing 81% of employers would hire another WGU grad.† Now it’s your turn to earn a degree that builds career-ready skills employers look for.
WGU Empowers You
Fast-track your WGU degree completion. The median time to complete a WGU bachelor's degree is just 2 years, and undergraduate alumni earn an average of $21,000 more within two years of graduation.††
WGU Opens the Right Doors
Enjoy the same standard of academic excellence as top universities and get recognized as a highly qualified, preferred candidate.
WGU Costs You Less
Earn an undergraduate degree at about half the cost vs. the national average. The average debt at graduation for WGU borrowers is also about half the national average.**
WGU Fits Your Life
Balance work, family, and a busy schedule in LA with WGU’s flexible 24/7 degree program that lets you advance online at a pace that works for you.
Meet Our Local Trusted Voices
Lauren is what happens when a trial attorney decides the internet deserves better legal content. A Los Angeles, born-and-raised, civil litigator by day, and content creator by every other waking hour, Lauren built a platform at the intersection of law, lifestyle, and unfiltered realness, proving that you don't have to choose between a career with weight and a presence with personality.
Fatimah Hussain is a computer science student at UC Berkeley and the creator behind @fatimahs.guide, an educational platform with over 350K followers. Through practical content on college planning, student life, and tech tools, she helps students navigate higher education with confidence.
WGU Loves LA—We’re So Glad You’re Here
At WGU, we’re proud to serve the LA community. Although we are a national university, we have a local team committed to creating affordable, flexible educational pathways that support students' career goals right here in Los Angelos.
More than 20,100 WGU alumni call LA home and are building careers and making an impact across industries. Companies like Apple, Disney, Amazon, Boeing, Cedar-Sinai, and LAUSD hire WGU grads because they value the practical skills our students develop. When you enroll at WGU, you're joining a community of driven Angelenos who lift one another up. We are excited to do the same for you!
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*Equifax (2026)
**IPEDS Cost I Survey (2024); College Board (2024)
†Harris Poll Employer Survey (2024)
††Harris Poll Graduate Survey (2024)
Compare WGU vs. Traditional Universities
Cal State University
and UCLA
Western Governors University
TUITION STRUCTURE
Per credit hour
Flat rate per 6-month term
SUPPORT
Schedule and wait days or even weeks to meet with one of many counselors
Simply email or call to connect with your designated Program Mentor who supports you from day one
EXAMS
Scheduled time
Whenever you feel ready
SCHEDULE
Professor led lectures at a certain time and place
Courses available anytime, from anywhere
TIME TO FINISH
Approximately 4 years, minimal acceleration options
As quickly as you can master the material, typically less than 3 years
TRANSFER CREDITS
Few accepted, based on certain schools and specific courses
A generous transfer policy that is based on your specific situation
Cal State University
and UCLA
Western Governors University
TUITION STRUCTURE
Per credit hour
TUITION STRUCTURE
Flat rate per 6-month term
SUPPORT
Schedule and wait days or even weeks to meet with one of many counselors
SUPPORT
Simply email or call to connect with your designated Program Mentor who supports you from day one
EXAMS
Scheduled time
EXAMS
Whenever you feel ready
SCHEDULE
Professor led lectures at a certain time and place
SCHEDULE
Courses available anytime, from anywhere
TIME TO FINISH
Approximately 4 years, minimal acceleration options
TIME TO FINISH
As quickly as you can master the material, typically less than 3 years
TRANSFER CREDITS
Few accepted, based on certain schools and specific courses
TRANSFER CREDITS
A generous transfer policy that is based on your specific situation