Student Experience
WGU Is Focused on Student and Graduate Success
Your Success Is Our Goal
When choosing a university, it's important to know that you'll learn the things you need to know to be successful in your career. We are focused on your learning and your ultimate success—we believe those two elements go hand in hand. We have a large network of students and graduates who are demonstrating this very success in their careers and daily lives. It's valuable for you to see how a WGU degree is changing their lives and impacting their futures as you get started on your own education journey.
Nation of Night Owls: 131,932 Students
A Global Network of 279,711 Graduates
Happy Grads=Happy Employers
WGU graduates boast degrees that prepare them to succeed in their careers. The data below, from a 2021 survey of 300 employers of WGU graduates by Harris Poll, prove it:
Beyond expectations.
98% of employers said WGU graduates met or exceeded expectations.
Top candidates.
95% said they would hire another WGU graduate.
Prepared for the job.
97% said that their WGU graduates were prepared for their jobs.
Return on Investment
WGU Grads Hold Positions with Top Employers
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All of our degree programs are carefully chosen with employment and success in mind. Our special model of online learning is designed for the working adult, and our commitment to keep costs down means better ROI for our graduates.
