Learning That Fits Your Life
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Flexibility That Moves Everyone Forward
At WGU, life doesn’t have to wait for school. Start any month and learn anytime—so your education works around you. Our competency-based programs let you move forward as soon as you master the material, helping you finish faster while balancing work and family.
When education fits your life, it creates progress that reaches beyond you—strengthening the people, workplaces, and communities that count on your success. WGU’s flexible approach makes that possible. Learn and start on your schedule.
Learn and start on your schedule.
Online coursework is available 24/7 with no set log-in times. Monthly program starts mean you can begin when you’re ready—making it easier to keep learning on your terms.
Balance school and life.
75% of WGU students work while enrolled. That proves you can advance your education without stepping back from your responsibilities at work or at home.
Source: WGU 2025 Annual Report
Choose to graduate sooner.
The median time to earn a bachelor’s degree at WGU is just two years. This helps students and their families move forward faster together.
Source: WGU 2025 Annual Report
Why WGU?
Competency-Based Education Explained by Students
Industry and Academic Respect Add Value to Your Degree
WGU is an innovator that receives praise from every sector. When your alma mater is respected, so is your degree.
COST & TIME
Online and Affordable
By charging per six-month term rather than per credit—and empowering students to accelerate through material they know well or learn quickly—WGU helps students control the ultimate cost of their degrees. The faster you complete your program, the less you pay for your degree.
Prepared for Success on the Job
*From a 2024 Harris Poll of 300 employers of WGU graduates.
100% of employers said that WGU graduates were prepared for their jobs.*
94% of employers said WGU graduates meet or exceed expectations*
95% of employers rated the "soft skills" of WGU grads as equal to or better than graduates from other institutions*
Get Started on Your Journey
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