Secondary Education

Western Governors University · Salt Lake City, UT

Students at Western Governors University can pursue Secondary Education at Bachelor's, Graduate Certificate's, and Master's levels. The Master program, with 1,495 completers, is the most popular. Graduates earn a median salary of $65,801 four years after completion, which is 34% above the national median for Secondary Education programs. Graduates typically enter roles like Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary, Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School, and Teachers and Instructors. The median salary for Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary is $75,770.

Bachelor

Median Earnings (4yr)
$52,284
Completers
281

Master

Median Earnings (4yr)
$65,801
Completers
1,495
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Graduate Certificate

Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
1

Related Careers

Job Title Median Salary Job Growth (10yr) Total Jobs
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $75,770 Not reported 13,270
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $65,130 Not reported 90,070
Teachers and Instructors, All Other $64,390 Not reported 118,290
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $64,370 2% 133,760
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School $63,860 Not reported 12,210
Show 3 more related occupations
Job Title Median Salary Job Growth (10yr) Total Jobs
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,680 Not reported 1,410,070
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $46,480 12% 279,450
Coaches and Scouts $45,910 6% 238,980

Institution Overview

In-State Tuition
$8,658
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,658
Graduation Rate
48.1%
Total Enrollment
155,088

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