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You've Got the Classroom Experience as Paraprofessionals, Now Get the Degree

SPECIAL OFFER

To celebrate Paraprofessional Appreciation Day on April 2, WGU is proud to offer the Education Support Professionals Scholarship. Valued at $5,000, this scholarship can be applied toward any School of Education program that leads to a teaching license (either Bachelor's or Master's).

Your Future Students Need You

Schools need aspiring teachers  like you who want to take the next step and make a difference for the next generation. WGU can prepare you for success by earning your teaching degree.

  • Affordable tuition. With respected degree programs ranging from $3,825 - $4,125 per term, WGU offers quality and value.
  • Scholarships available. WGU's School of Education awarded $11.6 million in scholarships in FY24* and offers a variety of scholarships, including the $5,000 Education Support Professionals Scholarship.
  • Prepare for licensure in all 50 states. The WGU School of Education programs are AAQEP and CAEP accredited at the licensure level, preparing you for licensure wherever you live.
  • A faster, flexible path. Earn your degree online, on your schedule. On average, WGU students graduate with their bachelor's degree in 2½ years.*

*WGU Internal Data

Accredited, Respected,
Recognized™

One important measure of a degree’s value is the reputation of the university where it was earned. When employers, industry leaders, and academic experts hold your alma mater in high esteem, you reap the benefits of that respect. WGU is a pioneer in reinventing higher education for the 21st century, and our quality has been recognized.

Prepared for Success on the Job

*From a 2023 Harris Poll of 300 employers of WGU graduates.

100% of employers said that WGU graduates were prepared for their jobs.*

97% of employers said that they would hire another WGU grad.*

98% of employers said WGU graduates met or exceeded expectations.*

Spend Less with Flat-Rate Tuition

Undergraduate
School of Education undergraduate program tuition

$3,825

Graduate
School of Education graduate program tuition

$4,125

Tuition rates effective September 1, 2024. Costs are per six-month term. Tuition covers unlimited courses per term. 
All programs: $200 per-term Resource Fee covers e-textbooks and learning resources.

Undergraduate
School of Education undergraduate program tuition

$3,825

Graduate
School of Education graduate program tuition

$4,125

Tuition rates effective September 1, 2024. Costs are per six-month term. Tuition covers unlimited courses per term. 
All programs: $200 per-term Resource Fee covers e-textbooks and learning resources.

Program Mentors

Personally assigned to you from the day you enroll to the day you graduate, your Program Mentor is your faculty member. They will meet with you on a regular basis to provide program instruction, advice, coaching, support, goal-setting—and a healthy dose of cheerleading to make sure you’re celebrating the little and big wins along the way!

Instructors

Learning independently doesn’t mean learning on your own. Instructors are subject-matter experts who work with you regularly to help you with mastering course material. They tailor learning to your needs, and the type and intensity of instructional support you receive varies based on your performance in any particular course.

Scholarships Available

The $5,000 Education Support Professionals Scholarship is for paraeducators pursuing a WGU degree leading to teacher licensure.