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Western Governors University

Gallup and Western Governors University have partnered since 2014 to quantify the life and learning outcomes of WGU students and compare those outcomes to national benchmarks.

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The Value of the WGU Experience | Alumni Perspectives on Career Outcomes, Support and Wellbeing‍

For many students, earning a degree is closely tied to career growth, financial opportunity and long-term wellbeing. Western Governors University (WGU) partners with Gallup to better understand how effectively the school’s student-centered, workforce-aligned model supports graduates after college.

The latest installment of the annual WGU alumni survey highlights strong satisfaction with WGU’s career-relevant curriculum, academic support services and mentorship opportunities. Alumni also report positive experiences with faculty and staff, a strong sense of belonging and confidence that WGU is invested in their long-term success. These experiences contribute to high levels of alumni satisfaction, strong career alignment and positive wellbeing outcomes after graduation.

Read the full report to learn how WGU graduates describe the value of their educational experience and the support they received throughout their academic journey.

78% of WGU graduates strongly agree or agree they had a mentor who encouraged their goals and dreams, above the national rate of 54%.
69% of WGU alumni strongly agree their education was worth the cost, nearly double that of the national percentage (38%).
73% of WGU graduates say they felt like they belonged at their university, compared with 65% nationally.
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