@anikianauzinor7312
I currently go to WGU and I absolutely love it. I was skeptical in the beginning but I spoke with my state education department and they highlighted that WGU was listed as an accredited and license college. I started in June and will be finished by the end of the year.
@tanyarsandoval7929
I start my degree program at WGU on Oct 1. I am both excited and scared. This video helped ease my fears and doubts if I picked the right school and path. Which it sounds like I did!! Thanks so much.
@shanaedraper551
I love WGU! It’s no cake walk but it’s been worth every penny. It takes a lot of self-discipline and time management. You really have to understand the material to pass an exam. I am about 2 weeks out from finishing my Bachelors in Human Resource Management! 🙌🏽 WGU is definitely for the self-starters.
@anmbiosnik3694
I have had experience in IT business management for the past 3-4 years, the only thing I was missing was a degree so I was constantly lowballed on salary, started my WGU journey in IT management and have been getting offered $50 hr plus salaries ! This university is great for people that have that experience but no degree for the final touch
@stevenjshedd
I got my bachelors in business from WGU in 7 months. I’m almost done with the MBA now after four months. If you’re experienced and need a degree to move up at work I can’t say enough how great this school has been for me. I will say the vast majority of students don’t accelerate the programs and they are not a cake walk. Experience and networking get you job opportunities so keep in mind you will probably have more networking at a traditional college. If you’re like me with decent experience but no credentials probably a good route to look at. I was able to promote from manager to director because of my degree.
@Thadon33
Yezzzir! It’s founded by 19 governors from 19 different states and is one of the largest non-profit online universities in America 🇺🇸 , based on enrollment. Bill Gates even calls WGU one of the most innovative companies on the globe 🌍. It’s not easy either, you need a “B” to pass at WGU, and you have to be able to motivate yourself, as there’s no hand holding there. All students that accelerate either have a background or prior experience in their area of study. At one point, the employment rate after graduation was 81% vs a 74% national average. So yes, if you’re looking for a school with affordable, high quality degrees👨🏿‍🎓, Western Governors University is most definitely worth it!
@garnet9788
I’m so glad to see that WGU is a good school. I currently am a medical biller at the company I work at and they are expanding in the next couple of years, so I want to get my BS in Accounting.
@korg47237
I only found WGU this year and absolutely wish I found it sooner. Cloud computing bach, 100% an "at my own pace" learner. I have learned so much this year and it's incredibly helpful for putting me into a mindset ready to start my career in IT, it already has helped me land a better paying job and I haven't even graduated yet. Tuition is a total steal for the amount of CU's you can get plus the cost of certifications and training, and of course you get a degree out of it to check that box.
@gregorystalls8629
Definitely considering the MBA in IT Management, glad to know it’s accredited
@liladne7
Completed my undergrad degree at WGU in 7 months and got accepted for a Masters at University of Michigan where I am now currently studying. Best thing I did in my life was attending to WGU. I only had 9 credits transferred from my previous school, and studied almost everyday for about 5-6 hours a day to attain the degree. To top it off I received a Pell Grant and my degree only cost 3500 in total. The fact that you have a mentor for the 1st six months is also huge because it helps you strategize and keep motivated. Best value for the money hands down ♡
@windell0121
I checked the graduation rate - attendance - cost and post degree income and employment stats and was impressed.. It beat out the Schools in my area and was more up to date. The cost was within 1k to 2k of the other schools which is (in Student loan terms VERY little). I don't have time to wait and the other schools herded students like cattle and were slow to address issues. Networking and IT Security are my goals.. Good luck folks
@blackwater7183
I understand people's complaints about WGU. They enroll with the expectations that it would be like any other college where the professor holds your hand the entire time. WGU treats you like a professional adult, as they should, because most of it's demographic are working adults. They won't tell you what to do, how to study and when to take the exam. Everything is mostly your decision with some considerations of course you need to meet. I am an independent learner, and I do like learning things even outside the scope of the class and just not for the sake of passing an exam. So the learning style works well for me. Compared to the experience I had with my brick and mortar community college which I also took 100% online (mainly due to Covid), essentially they are both comparable. I felt that I was treated more like a child in my community college understandably because the majority of the students were fresh H.S grads. They give you extra "stuff" to do just to keep up with the curriculum which I find a hassle at times. WGU does have some extra class activities (which are not mandatory) mainly to consolidate your understanding on the topic, but those don't count towards your final grade. Some alumni say, "it's just good for ticking the bachelors degree box and not really good for learning " which is true in some cases only because they rushed through the degree with the prior minimum required knowledge to pass it. Those are students that have a couple of years working in the field under their belt and It's their fault for not taking advantage of the opportunity and taking the time to learn.
@prometheusp11
I went through their ADN to BSN bridge program and had a great experience. I'm currently in the process of enrolling in their IT program and have found the process to be very decent. (After 11 years in nursing and seeing how hospitals responded to COVID I just can't anymore. I would rather stick my head in a wood chipper than continue in nursing)
@sumtingwong8768
The transferring of credits is largely up to the Policy of the school your transferring them to, many brick-and-mortar schools do not like to transfer online credits. That being said, if you HAVE NOT signed up yet, check with the other schools that are you planning on transferring the credits from WGU to and ask them specifically about this, this is just as important.
@JouvieHenderson
Current student in my last term!!! I love WGU!
@Frissdas1207
It's a checkbox. Just like every other degree. Unless you're a lawyer, MD or some type of chemical/ mechanical engineer you might as well go the wgu route.
@stevennunez2234
I went to wgu and got my Master of Science in Management and Leadership and got my degree in just 64 days. Keep in mind I already had an mba from another institution, and i was doing work every single day for the 64 days.
@williamschpilman1066
I'm an RN with over 30 years in the healthcare industry (various clinical settings). I graduated from WGU MBA (Healthcare track) program back in 2016. Granted, I went this route because my employer had a great tuition reimbursement benefits. At the end of the program it cost me very little out of pocket. My advise to those who want their MBA to be a sort of stand-alone degree, go traditional business school route, because your MBA school ranking matters. However, if you are getting an MBA (like me), in addition to your professional career, go with WGU. I have no regrets. The degree is legit. The university is with all bells and whistles as far as their accreditation is concerned.
@newfoundling9275
I currently attend wgu and so far its been a way better experience than physical college. Mostly due to its flexibility and self pacing. They accepted almost all of my transfer credits(way more than even my cc). They are also very supportive and the staff actually cares, but at the same time its a very hand off education as in they wont guide you or walk you through each lesson. Its very doable to finish one class a month even if you have a busy life. After your basic pell grant the cost is about the same as a cc , and a lot cheaper than a state college. One thing I do have to say is that its harder to apply for scholarships due to how their semesters run, but this issue could be because its a tribal scholarship. So far its a 10/10.
@RichardWalls