Is Western Governors University Worth It? (WGU Review)

[@ShaneHummus]

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[@imansedighian2069]

link doesnt work bro

[@ShaneHummus]

@@imansedighian2069 sorry for that. It's working now

[@rhclindy1571]

@@ShaneHummus how about a graduate level list?

[@bp3445]

Will the rest of the doc be filled out or can we find it somewhere on your patreon?

[@ShaneHummus]

@@bp3445 It's all filled out, check the spreadsheet above

[@ramsaybolton4713]

My BSIT at WGU got me a 40K pay raise and a position as a cybersecurity engineer coming from a sysadmin role. A 120K salary for only a couple years of studying is a pretty good deal. If you're watching this and contemplating going to this school, I'm here to say that you wont regret it.

[@ShaneHummus]

Killer man 😁

[@abdallamosa8836]

What’s your linkedln?

[@zx9868]

Scam

[@CharlieForeign]

How long did it take you to complete the program? I’m looking to do a 2yr transfer

[@takethepillingodwetrust1510]

@@CharlieForeign wgu is competency based, so it could be 6 months or 6 years.

[@wonderingwade1802]

Hell yeah, finally a video about WGU! I got my master's degree from WGU in 4 months for only about $3650 total and it was definitely worth it (for me)!

[@baongockg2008]

may I know what you majored in for your Master's degree? And how did you get the degree in 4 months. Please share a bit more about your journey.

[@kenzilamberto1981]

May I know your story too?

[@wonderingwade1802]

@@kenzilamberto1981 Yeah sure, I wrote it in the comment above :)

[@Azwad]

Congratulations

[@wonderingwade1802]

@@Azwad Thank you!

[@kristengarriott8108]

I have already received a BSN from WGU 5 years ago. I am currently in the Masters of Science in Nursing Informatics. I work full time and will finish my Masters in 9 months and only about $9,000. Both my BSN and MSN are paid off, yet I'm still paying off my Associates in Nursing at a brick and mortar from 15 years ago 😑😆. Husband is also in Cloud Computing. I love WGU and highly recommend it!

[@ShaneHummus]

Appreciate the honest review Kristen 👍

[@nikk5095]

Did your husband do the cloud computing program through WGU? I’m super interested in that degree but haven’t heard too much about it. I’m looking into becoming a cloud engineer

[@Ram-rm2gz]

Can you update on your husband

[@goodfellabeats]

Congrats on this! I want to finish my business degree and eventually my Masters even though I work for myself and my wife wants to get her BSN. We'll probably do WGU together.

[@Sirach144]

How? Their BSN is $9000 every six months. That is insane.

[@josephj1234567]

Got my BS in Business Administration in 5.5 months! 0 to 122 credits. Full time work and father. It’s definitely possible if you put in the work.

[@ShaneHummus]

That's awesome congratz!

[@askher229]

wow, amazing! may I ask was there a spesific strategy for that achievement? since Im also applying and I really don't want it all to last more than a year, thanks in advance :)

[@josephj1234567]

@@askher229 Definitely! So they have these recordings called 'Cohorts,' and they also host live ones, but you have to wait a couple weeks for those, and that doesn't help speed things up. So on my way to work and while at work, I would listen to all the available ones the class had saved once or twice, and then when I got home from work, I would spend about 2-3 hours doing some more studying. Also, about 5-7 hours total over the weekend. I stayed consistent with this for about 5 months straight, with a couple weekends off if I had things going on. I would also start with the pre-assessment first to see what information I already know so I can better determine what to focus on studying and manage my time better. If I feel like I did good enough on the pre-assessment, I would do the actual assessment no more than 24 hours later since I'm flooding my brain with all this new information. For the papers, I immediately started reading the rubric to see what is a 'go and no go' to see what I have to do. If you can set a goal to do 1 class a week, then you'll be set. I aimed for 2 classes a week, and that's how I got it done quicker. I'm starting my master's in two weeks at WGU for my MBA, so I can provide insight on that once I'm done in a couple months since it's only 11 classes compared to 40 classes.

[@brandonweed7668]

@@josephj1234567 Did you do the pre-classes from third party websites?

[@ferlinestravel5789]

Congrats ❤❤❤ I’m rooting for you

[@learntostrafe]

I got my BS in Computer Science from WGU and got a job less than 2 months after applying to all entry level Software Developer jobs. I already had a 2 year degree from a local community college and I finished up my BS in about 6 months. For any students straight out of high school, I definitely recommend WGU because it allows you to quickly get into the workforce and move up in your career much faster.

[@ShaneHummus]

WGU and schools like it are like a cheat code

[@Xavier-bh6sp]

hey I am xavier I attend a local community college for computer science is it possible to transfer to this university how is it a cheat

[@learntostrafe]

@@Xavier-bh6sp Just send your transcripts from your local community college over to WGU after you finish and all grades are submitted. I did mine online through my community college.

[@Xavier-bh6sp]

@@learntostrafe we’re you able to get internships at the online university

[@learntostrafe]

@@Xavier-bh6sp I got one at the community college I graduated from with my 2 year.

[@JonDoe-gi5zf]

Great breakdown of WGU. I will add one thing, if you are a recent HS graduate, go to a Community College first, you can transfer a lot of courses depending on which degree youre looking at. And since now days most community colleges are basically free, its worth a look.

[@blackswan7568]

I can vouch for that 100%. WGU actually announced a partnership with my community college earlier this year😁

[@ChrisHavok]

Highly recommended. Especially if you're going into IT, the admission requirements are a bit more strict. Work experience in the field, a high GPA in STEM courses, and relevant certifications will make it easier to get accepted.

[@lucindagray8882]

I agree ☝🏾 with this!!! Received my Associates in Fine Arts in ‘07’ and now I’m pursuing a cert in Biomedical Engineer Tech, while taking prereqs for my ASN in Nursing but I might look into WSU for my Bachelors in Nursing 🤔 as well…

[@mpforeverunlimited]

I agree but I'd say it's better to focus in tech. WGU doesn't really do projects but if you got an associates in software engineering and took data structures and an object oriented programming class then the setbacks of wgu wouldn't be a big deal and you could likely finish within a semester

[@nolifezay4636]

really, so what classes should i take at a cc then???

[@timothyhorton8445]

I graduated from WGU with a bachelor in Software Development. It is a blessing.

[@arham9185]

Bro congratulations. I have a question there will be no problem for an international students attending WGU like the rules and everything does it apply on me I am a Pakistani living in oman

[@timothyhorton8445]

@@arham9185 I do not know how that works. You should probably call WGU Admissions and ask about that.

[@larios86]

@@timothyhorton8445 bro is it hard to find a job with that degree from wgu I'm interested in also going for the same program

[@timothyhorton8445]

@@larios86 I moved up within the same company after I graduated and I already had experience, so it's hard for me to say, but I know other WGU graduates who had no problem finding a job after graduation.

[@timothyhorton8445]

I was already a software engineer when I started the program.

[@ccsmooth55]

I graduated from WGU with a B.S Network Operations and Security in 2021. I used my GI Bill to pay for it. I highly recommend this University for anyone who has a strong self study work ethic. However, if youre not good about sticking to your studies on your own, you might struggle a bit with the format. However, their counselors are fantastic and will help you to stay OTP (On Time Progress). I highly recommend this University.

[@ShaneHummus]

Thanks for your service and also sharing your experience CC!

[@angelfabian2202]

Have you gotten a job with your degree?

[@frankc.astle214]

Can confirm, I basically did the same thing but I obtained my CS degree from WGU. As long as you remain focused and dedicated to your degree you will come out with a degree and start your career way faster than sticking to a brick and mortar school.

[@Alettierrr]

needed this

[@MiloYoung210]

I am about to use my GI bill for this as well. My only question is, is how does that work? Does the GI bill actually cover the whole tuition?

[@bethflores8760]

Amazon paid me to go to WGU I am so glad I took advantage, I got my BS in Health and Information Management. Took me a bit longer two years but I did it working 40 plus hours a week. I now moved up to a manager at Amazon working in there Safety and health division.

[@ltahoe9257]

Does Amazon pay right off the bat for schooling or do you need to be there for a certain time period.

[@chloelincoln9095]

🎉🎉🎉

[@tinman3586]

​@ltahoe9257 It's called the "Career Choice" program and it used to be you had to work for Amazon for 12 month before you could be eligible for it but then at the start of 2022 they changed it and removed the 12mo employment requirement.

[@manipura4049]

The transfer sheet is F-ing awesome! Thank you for that~ I was wavering in my decision about attending WGU. You have saved me money and time. Many thanks!!

[@JaysonSales-q7y]

WgU is a blessing to a lot of people. I'm glad it existed. I could go to school while working full-time, which I thought impossible. Working on attaining my MSN now and loving it.

[@lunallenalunallena]

I was looking for a comment like this. I don’t want to quit my job, but I want to go to school full time and earn my degree. I’m thinking of a switch in career and hope to get BSN one day. Do you mind sharing your experience?

[@jaysonsales6424]

@@lunallenalunallena hi, give Wgu a call and let them know your plans. They'll then have someone, like a guidance counselor to follow up with u. Best of luck!

[@jtb2313]

WGU student here for 2 yrs now...I have enjoyed the journey and I am blessed that I can obtain my bachelor's degree in BA with the peace of mind that there isn't a huge loan debt waiting for me after I graduate. I feel very well supported and I have a mentor who keeps me on my toes. Also, knowing that there are co workers who were also WGU students with high paying jobs is a confirmation that this university has helped them achieve their highest potential. Thank you for the video! 🦉

[@ShaneHummus]

Thank you for the feedback JT!

[@ameedawn]

I graduated from WGU teacher college and it was fabulous!!! I only taught for a year, and have decided to go back for a BA in Business.

[@lifebyjustin]

I'm glad I stumbled into WGU years ago and got the chance to do two degrees there, especially as a Canadian (since they are hesitant to enroll international students). It's definitely possible to accelerated. I complete a WGU masters in 5.5 months and then a second one in 2.5 months. They were intense but great experiences.

[@ShaneHummus]

That's awesome Justin, thanks for sharing! Any tips for international students wanting to enroll at WGU?

[@lifebyjustin]

@Shane Hummus No problem at all, happy to share. Well I can comment on my approach, which could be a fusion of perseverance and luck. Initially, there was pushback from the enrolment counsellors while attempting to apply. I explained how I knew of Canadians who completed WGU programs in the past and that I was connected with half a dozen on LinkedIn (so I knew it was a possible to be a student from another country). I explained that I had a background as an online learning student in the past and was confident with the teaching and learning approach. I minimized concern around timezones (for mentor and instructor calls) by explaining that I was in the zone as Utah. I was told “maybe but we’ll get back to you”. I followed up about three times via phone and email but with more “maybe, we’re asking management” from their end. I think at one point I was able to talk directly to management who eventually cleared me. On my application, I wasn’t able to put my official Canadian postal code and in turn was unable to move forward in the process, which many international applicants deal with and reach out to me about. I entered 00000 as a zip code and asked my mentor to adjust it once in the program.

[@Qwonk]

damn you smart boi

[@Pulkit__7]

Canadian here, doing my bachelor's from WGU. Planning to do it in 1 term only

[@byir0070]

Thanks for this I am considering this for early next year as a Canadian.

[@yung_poe]

Just finished my degree today. Loved WGU! Update 6/24. Been a sys admin for the past 6 months! The degree is worth it!

[@ShaneHummus]

Great to hear! Congratz!

[@VyLa549]

Any update about jobs?

[@strawhatpizza2002]

do you work in your field now? How is it going? satisfied?

[@yung_poe]

@@strawhatpizza2002 Yes, love it! Been at my company doing help desk for over a year now and it's been great.

[@yung_poe]

@@VyLa549 Been at my job for a year and started when I was finishing my degree. Love it and the people I work with.

[@VC-zo9mt]

You sir, are a wealth of knowledge. It's people like you that help so many to navigate through the cloud of chaos when it comes to selecting a college/university and degree. I am in law enforcement and will be looking to retire soon. However, I am still young and wanted to pursue a new avenue and passion in life. This video is extremely informative and helpful. Thank you.

[@ShaneHummus]

Appreciate it!

[@motionmansean]

Good luck with your new journey!!

[@Simplyac13]

Thank you for breaking this down. I have 10 schools in my list but I’m a full time employee this is probably my best option

[@CoolsBreeze]

I was skeptical about them because of the history of online schools within the past 30 years. But after hearing your video I will definitely be more inclined to sign up at WGU. I was very impressed by their cost and also their website layout.

[@pep590]

Your skepticism about most online degrees is unwarranted and just not true anymore. In fact for sometime. Glad you are getting the facts.

[@rtlau-mk4di]

WGU is regionally accredited and their Computer Science program is ABET accredited. I would say that you have nothing to worry about.

[@GlacierHuskyGaming]

amazing video! I'm about to graduate after 3 years of WGU (and 1 year transferred) with zero debt. No college is perfect but WGU has been a lot better than a lot of the other colleges I've dealt with before it and I'm happy to see it getting the attention it deserves

[@Andre-ep2sv]

Would you recommend someone who is a recent High School graduate to attend WGU.

[@GlacierHuskyGaming]

@@Andre-ep2sv all depends on the person, for someone who just wants a degree done faster, self paced and cheaper it’s great, though if they were looking at an ivy school or something more specialized or prestigious they may want to see if that’s a better direction for them, but I’m happy with my experience with it

[@chickenrooster4068]

I’m a slow learner and I was looking for a college that wouldn’t stress me out, do you think this would be a good school for me?

[@GlacierHuskyGaming]

@@chickenrooster4068 it’s a lot less stressful than a normal college and is more flexible when needing more time for harder classes, just make sure if you’re getting federal grants requiring being a full time student you hit enough credits per 6 months, but there’s enough easier classes to help with that and it gives you 2 more months a term than a normal college to get those credits

[@richardsmith5738]

WGU worked great for me. During the 08 recession I had a Master's degree from a different school and was still having trouble finding a decent job in IT. I decided to get a second bachelor's from WGU. Earned a BS in Computer Software Design. When I say "earned", I really mean it. That program was no joke. To complete most courses you also had to pass the related industry certification (CompTIA, etc). Afterwards, I was pretty confident in myself and well-documented. And because of that, the company I was already working with took notice. Imagine that, promotions that weren't there before started materializing.

[@kyleg1474]

Thanks for making this video. Helped me pull this trigger on going back to school.

[@andreaandrejco2929]

I am taking classes right now at WGU, and I'm so happy with the program.

[@pinkforeverlove1]

What are the pros and cons of the program you are in? Is it undergrad or graduate?

[@ThaoNguyen-yb6xq]

I learned about WGU from you Shane and now I am committed! Still getting the credits from Sophia but I'm super excited!

[@Ari-sw9ef]

How’s the program going? Have far along are you?

[@kevinojeda3492]

I graduated from WGU with a Bachelors in accounting. Took about 6 months to finish the whole program. I took 30 classes, the rest was transferred from a community College I attended before. I do my classes on the weekdays for 8 hours a day then I take time offs on the weekends. Being a good test taker will definitely be a big help. The pre assessment and the actual assessment (the exam you have to take the pass the class) are not always similar so you have to make sure you still study everything. The exam questions make sure that you understand the materials as they can be tricky sometimes. The pass/fail on the transcript can be a hurdle for some government jobs as they require an actual GPA number on the transcript (even though our pass is equivalent to 3.0 gpa)

[@CharlieForeign]

So can you clarify and expand in the (pas fail/ gpa) So are you not given a GPA at this university?

[@Not_Always]

@@CharlieForeign No. They have no GPA because they don't give grades. All you do is take a test and get a pass/fail.

[@tonyrocks951]

Did you have a hard time finding a job?

[@nerdmommy7114]

I also want to know as well, if you had a hard time finding a related job.

[@Mayaa-Love]

Great content ! Please more videos like this about accredited online universities ! Particularly the ones with the same/ similar concept as WGU and Reputation . Thank you 😊

[@nathanielpaul3789]

Thanks bro I'm going back to school, so perfect timing.

[@DittoBrando]

I just wanted to come back to say thanks, and if someone is reading the comments in the future. I am a real working adult who just went back to school in WGU. I started researching a couple of weeks before Halloween after talking for weeks with my previous community college. They came back and said I needed 7 classes to finish my associates degree now when I left to take care of my first born it was only 2 classes left. Angry and just saying "screw it, I am gonna get this done and out of the way with as fast as possible whatever it takes" and that lead me to reddit posts online and that is how I found your videos about WGU and quickly getting my degree. I applied the beginning of October, did a week of Sophia courses, and a week of getting my google IT support certification for free and got accepted and started in January. I knocked 2 classes out my first week with WGU, 2 more the next week, etc etc. It is now 6 days into march. Just 2 months and change and I have went from needing nearly 30 classes in October, down to 22 at the start of January, I am down to 8 for a degree in BSIT. I will be done with 4 more classes by the end of next week. I have 5 certs from WGU, and will be getting 2 more next week. I wanted to say thank you for your valuable information. It doesn't matter if I leave or stick with my current job. It doesn't matter to me if this will get me a promotion, or do anything more than check a box for others. This has been a huge moral boost for me to finally not feel like lack of certs and a degree hanging over my head making me feel like I am one layoff or bad job change from potentially starting at the bottom again. It is nice to feel like I can do quite a lot if I feel motivated. Word of warning though. While I find these classes pretty easy from my work experience and am good with taking tests. This is all still work. I have spent 2 full months where nearly every night I come home from work and do WGU work until I am done. WGU has been a second full time job for me, but it has genuinely been worth it. Best words of advice I can have if you want to follow. Apply for your FAFSA today, do every course you can for sophia as fast as possible and transfer it into WGU (after wgu checks your other transcripts). I personally skipped a lot of sophia courses to do fundamentals classes with WGU which is also a good option, but every gen ed (and if you don't care for project+ cert then do that class with sophia as well). This has been an absolute ride and even if I don't do anything with it, it has been a massive confidence boost to get me out of my rut and feel like I am doing something again instead of being depressed.

[@ShaneHummus]

You can do it! Best of luck.

[@dontworryaboutit95]

Could i pick ur brain in regards to an it degree. In the process of researching as well and having analysis paralysis :l

[@stephanielim7967]

Got my BSN and MSN both at WGU. So worth it! But if I had to say a gripe about it... the biggest challenge for me is transferring to a doctorate program.

[@dgtbrc7678]

Did you get accepted for PhD?

[@stephanielim7967]

@@dgtbrc7678 I actually decided to go for my DNP instead. Capella University has a FlexPath that works similarly to WGU. The tuition is fairly cheap compared to traditional programs. Capella's DNP program is also competency-based so I didn't have to worry about transferring credits. The cool thing is I get to continue taking courses at my own pace while working fulltime.

[@Lovelynick1]

I am looking to get their Masters in Education then start an Ed Doctoral program. What challenges did you face trying to get into a doctorate program?

[@stephanielim7967]

@@Lovelynick1 you might want to search for a doctoral program that would take WGU credits since WGU is competency-based.

[@jeffer7181]

just registered for my courses today. WGU's tuition was fully covered by my work benefits thankfully

[@LaVixVic]

I wish I had found your channel sooner. I'll be graduating this May with a Business degree, but now I'm thinking of becoming a math teacher😅 WGU sounds like a great option for getting my credentials. Thanks for the info.

[@andrewr7982]

There was a guy that got his computer science degree, with no transfers, in one month. But he had to spend 15 hours a day on school work.

[@Mark-pm1uy]

Goddamn

[@zx6r1320]

if he had previous experience and coded alot as a hobby and did calculus in HS or other college classes then maybe but no experience and nothing else that more than likley cap it would take a bit longer than that unless the dude was hella smart

[@lidyasworld3130]

Damnnnn

[@colinhudson8995]

@niyathescorpioat 5 hours a day, that’s three months. Still good

[@kingjoseph5901]

What a beast

[@priuspartyof2146]

Our son has a passion to teach. WGU was the best and most affordable fit for a career that is underpaid at a Bachelor's level.

[@ShaneHummus]

Agreed, it's a great option for education degrees!

[@Awesome_Force]

Yep. I just finished an elementary multiple subjects teaching degree from WGU. I'll get it in the mail in the next couple weeks. Totally debt free. I worked full time while taking courses and paid my way through with no student loans. I'm currently substitute teaching this year at $210 per day. Next school year I'll seek a full time teaching position.

[@nicolasruiz1100]

@@Awesome_Force hi, I'm currently working full time and considering this option. Is there any way to contact you to talk about this more ? if not I completely understand lol.

[@lidyasworld3130]

Smart!

[@twizzy8783]

bot account

[@humanp4th]

Wow I had no idea you could pre-load on transferable courses online! I feel like if I spent half a year or more completing those courses, I could finish two degrees before the time I am expected to finish a single one through a traditional university. It would be a gamble for me, but I really am tired of taking four month long semesters just to get three or four courses done.

[@geobeta1351]

Waooo this is a truly great review. this type of institution is the future. Thank you so much Shane!

[@lbu9542]

My MBA was a whole chunk of money. I'm glad there is an alternative not to be in debt out there for people. Congrats to the current t students and graduates here on this thread who got an affordable degree. Not having to worry about debt is a blessing and a smart personal economical move.

[@ShaneHummus]

Yupp they are so lucky these alternatives are popping up!

[@lbu9542]

@@ShaneHummus Yes! 👍

[@nere9276]

Oh wow, thank you so much for all this information. WGU sounds awesome and I'll definitely look into it.

[@joyduncan4058]

This advice helped make the final decision to go with WGU for my RN to BSN

[@peaceassim-ita577]

Hi Please can you share more about your experiences in WGU so far in your nursing career? I want to follow this path but I have been very undecisive lately being that WGU is and online school

[@darwin-rojas]

I had so many questions before, thank you so much for the vid and the class list!

[@Kettz]

I pivoted from mediocre part-time musician to cybersecurity analyst in about 2 years thanks to this school. It's true that WGU can only get you a 3.00 GPA, but it's the perfect option for a lot of people. WGU is what you put into it. You have to push yourself to be resourceful and self-motivated to succeed. You'll be reading entire textbooks yourself, doing labs on your own, and you don't get to ask as many questions as you would in a conventional class room. The lack of a classroom to show up and sit in means only you can hold yourself accountable for completing your work, and it's so easy to become lazy about it. This school can either be incredibly amazing or absolute garbage for you depending on how disciplined you decide to take it. But even at its peak, no school is perfect. During my time with WGU's cybersecurity program, I had two courses "change versions" on me, meaning the final exam curriculum was slightly altered while I was halfway through the class, which can be very annoying. Also, the quality of program mentor you match with (who is ultimately responsible for determining how fast you're allowed to go) can vary significantly. You can get a brilliant one who understands your needs and pushes you to succeed-- or you can also get a trash one who doesn't care about you. It's possible to request a new mentor through student support if your current one isn't working out, but I was lucky enough to get matched with the most amazing mentor I could possibly ask for from the get go and hit the ground running. Anyway, despite the flaws, WGU is an amazing school and I'm proud to be a WGU alumni. It still has room to improve and I hope it does. Choosing WGU for your degree has a pretty niche use case (such as for those pivoting careers, folks already working in their designated fields, etc) so make sure to do your own research to determine whether it's the best choice for you. Also, let go of your delusions of finishing quickly. I went into WGU expecting to graduate in a year, but it took me two, and I was stacking like 24 units a term.

[@JaredMatranga]

Did you do there cyber security program? Or did you choose another IT degree through them?

[@Kettz]

@@JaredMatranga I did the BSCSIA cybersecurity program.

[@Kettz]

@DIBs I transferred all of my GE courses so I only had to take the IT and cybersecurity ones with WGU. but this something you should ask them directly for

[@a1Addy]

@@Kettz how hard was it finding a job afterwards?

[@Kettz]

@@a1Addy pretty tough. about 350+ online job applications and 5 months dedicated to it full time. but i did it.

[@delapittman6433]

This was very helpful. I’m considering finishing up my degree there.

[@ShaneHummus]

WGU or TESU are definitely the places to go for that sort of thing, especially if you're already working.

[@delapittman6433]

@@ShaneHummus I’ll check out TESU as well. Thanks! 🙏🏾

[@morlajenkins7573]

Thanks for sharing this information. It really helped me quite a bit.

[@racerxion88]

My degree in Cloud Computing is from WGU and i'll be getting my IT MBA from WGU shortly great school!

[@JHendo247]

How difficult was the overall program? assuming you completed. How many terms did it require for you? I start 9/1. If you did complete, were you able to land a Cloud role?

[@akvod9570]

@@JHendo247hey how was ur experience. I’m thinking of doing the cloud as well. Have u been able to finish it?

[@johnpenaloza1797]

I’ll like to know more about it too

[@raisahhaidarah]

Yes, I have my education degree from there WGU!! 🎉It’s a wonderful college. and I will recommend for all my kids ,family and friends...

[@CAROLUSPRIMA]

I’d have no problem graduating from that school. It’s not a scam and it’s not an ITT or University of Phoenix. And although if I were an employer or in law or med school admissions I’d probably look more favorably on a WGU graduate considering the self-motivation and discipline it requires, I suspect that others in those positions generally do not. My undergraduate degree is from the University of Kentucky. Along the same vein an employer or law or med school admissions committee would look more favorably on a Princeton or Yale - or even a Duke or Vanderbilt - degree than mine. But some WGU grads do go to law and med school and also do very well in the job market. Although from what I understand it’s a heavy lift to a law or med school. You essentially have to do well - extremely well - on the entrance exam and also figure out how to make sure you have the necessary pre-med course work in that instance. Because I had a 3.9 gpa I wasn’t under as much pressure when I took the LSAT - and probably did better on it than I would have had I not had that little added cushion of my gpa. It’s not for everybody but again I think it’s a great idea and I would have no qualms about attending. But if I were a graduate I would hope people would hush about getting these degrees in a few months. Yes it’s a selling point but it also cheapens the degree in the minds of many. It is what it is but common sense dictates that a degree obtained in a few months may not be equivalent to one obtained in a few years.

[@michaeljuniorlenko8319]

I'm in finance, earn over 650k studied finance online. It's all about money. Not my gpa is this I'm smarter...ok but some of us are richer with less investment than you. Some who's smarter

[@elliiiii2]

Thanks for the content

[@crystalbutterflydecoration3269]

Omg ? 😮 thanks so much for this info you don’t know how u stop my frustrations to find is was worth it or not now I have my point of view so clear. Wow thanks again !

[@c.trentcollins1999]

Thanks for the review and doc!

[@ConstrictedCultivation]

Current WGU B.S.M.S IT student, AMAZING School. I love the variety of programs. Im so glad they are here

[@StellarDakota]

I just personally got admitted into WGU, so crazy that this video just got recommended to me. Going for Business Administration

[@katjcoaching]

I love WGU, I’m currently enrolled in the MBA program 👍🏽

[@clintpowell2489]

I am currently looking into getting an MBA there. Are you doing the one year plan?

[@edpro9332]

Thank you for your video Will be probably going there next year for Bs in cyber security

[@RitikKumar-zl5ec]

Thank you 😊 I find the way to give my CPA exam as I was short some credit which I will complete now.

[@michaelcoxfitness6089]

Honestly we need another review for the computer science degree. WGU got awarded a ABET accreditation for computer competency learning. I would love to hear about that. Also hiring managers would you hire a WGU grad?

[@carolynpotts3846]

I earned my BBA- Marketing degree from WGU in less than 6 months. I have a bachelor's for less than 4k !! I recommend this school, it is asynchronous learning, so if that's not for you, I do not recommend this college. I had a great experience with the course instructors, and the staff was helpful. I haven't used my degree yet, I have a 21 month old, and another baby due in April. Working a 9-5 and putting two kids in daycare isn't worth it to me, so for now I am still a Barber/Hair Stylist, but I hope to use my degree one day. I recommend WGU for the price and the convenience!

[@Messup7654]

Have you used your marketing degree yet and what was the hardest thing to learn in marketing?

[@macprice777]

Love your content. Thanks for posting!!!

[@robbiem4624]

I am looking to go back for a second bachelor's degree, and i am wanting to move to get my degree and take what i can online and transfer. I am looking to get a history degree because that is something i always wanted to get. I am turning 38 never married, no kids, and still live at home. I felt rushed thru my first degree and graduated when the pandemic started.

[@aneshabritford2942]

Great video!

[@ShaneHummus]

Love the support!

[@Mophora]

I heard you could also get IT certification at the same time with the course, this was going to be 2nd choice for some college credits since I could turbo charge my degree

[@s.h5836]

Most WGU IT degrees included 3rd party certificates as part of the degree requirement.

[@leahwright8939]

I'm currently working on my sixth degree, my fifth from WGU. It has truly changed my life and allowed me to establish myself at a new career, and much quicker and at a lower price than it would have taken elsewhere. I also feel I was much better prepared to jump straight into the field-specific tasks than if I'd gone through a traditional program that's not competency based.

[@ShaneHummus]

Love to hear it Leah!

[@Minjiarajia123]

What subjects do you have 6 degrees in?

[@leahwright8939]

@@Minjiarajia123 sorry! I just now saw your comment. From WGU, I have a BS in Marketing Management, a BS in Human Resources Management, an MS in Management & Leadership, and an MBA. I actually dropped out of the sixth degree about a month in because it was more theory and less application and I wanted the application side.

[@BigdaddiZ]

@@leahwright8939 dang I think you’re good on degrees now 😂

[@leahwright8939]

@@BigdaddiZ Same 🤣

[@raisahhaidarah]

I hope WGU reach to you soon. Good luck.

[@michaelmorris9546]

My WGU MBA resulted in an immediately increased percentage pay raise, which just continues to compound over time as my organization issues yearly percentage pay bumps.

[@TacosYBurritos8P]

It’s not about profit or “not making sense” when it comes to other colleges not being as transfer friendly as WGU and it’s a little too bias to just write it off that way. The vast majority of 4 year colleges allow up to 60 credits to be transferred from community colleges plus 30 credits on top of that to be from another 4 year. So potential 90 out of 120 credits needed to graduate. Some classes don’t transfer as they don’t match the course curriculums taught at that school. They have an in residence requirement of 30- 45 credits because they want their graduates to represent what they teach and how they teach it. It doesn’t make sense for a Harvard graduate to say they are Harvard educated if they have all their credits from Yale. It’s more accurate to say traditional 4 year brick and mortar schools aren’t “alternative learning/ 3rd party/ credit by examination/ etc” transfer friendly but that still goes back to those alternative courses don’t align with their courses’ curricula - what they feel their graduates should have learned. They want their students to have a more in depth familiarity with the content than these 3rd party courses evaluate for.

[@ChristisLightMinistries]

super helpful i really appreciate this

[@ShaneHummus]

Awesome. Glad it was helpful

[@TheStickCollector]

Interesting. It could be useful if I get a second bachelor's

[@JediMentat]

If you do, make sure to watch his video on getting a bachelor's in under a year

[@cartel_papi]

@@atyt22 what did you end up doing G? What Grad school were you tryna get into?

[@SR-kz9un]

Great video as usual Shane, could you do a review on Capella University?

[@mgminthantaung1363]

That's really interesting 🤔 University. Thank you, bro. ❤️👍

[@pep590]

Thank you for keeping up with all of the changes and honest representation of online degrees and it's industries and how it's value has grown..

[@XAUCADTrader]

WARNING: I would say it's not for people who want to do medicine, law, dentistry, or other post-grad programs because you will get a 3.00 GPA for every course you complete, as it's pass/fail. This is a huge caveat that warrants a thought bubble in the video as it could steer people into the wrong direction that they won't find out about until later. I'm planning on using WGU myself for a Masters degree. WGU is an amazing concept/model.

[@thiagomattos3019]

I’m a little confused. Does that mean you can only go up to a 3.0 gpa and not higher? So a 4.0 is not possible with wgu?

[@XAUCADTrader]

@@thiagomattos3019 That's exactly what I mean. Because it is competency based, it's pass/fail, so a grad school would have to assign it a 3.00 which can be incredibly damaging to a grad/professional school app.

[@davidfoust9767]

For medicine and dentistry you will not be able to complete your prerequisite courses at WGU anyway. In fact it is highly discouraged to do them at a community college. You can complete general courses anywhere but your med prerequisites should be done at a 4 year university.

[@visigoda]

@@davidfoust9767 If you have a working knowledge in Spanish, most 4-year Puerto Rican colleges (which due to federal Department of Education regulations, have regional accreditation; those in PR are accredited by Middle States) are both wholly online and the credits are fully transferable. So anyone needing pre-med (either for MD/DO, DDS/DMD, or any nursing grad school) credits can get their pre-med or BSN at any Puerto Rican College for a huge fraction of the cost. After all, I used the same biology book in both Puerto Rico and Texas (I took the 1st half in PR, and the 2nd part in Texas, so). So there you go...

[@KEP1983]

@@davidfoust9767 WGU isn't a community college...

[@isaacsurface2757]

You're legit bro, thank you!!

[@isabellaa8875]

I’m generally interested in the school because for high school, I was doing a private online homeschooling. And it was flexible in fast and I got to graduate early. and looking at other universities and colleges you have to take placement test and I don’t like that and generally they’re more structured, and not flexible

[@victoriacaffee6819]

If I had known sooner what I wanted to go for (i know, hindsight and all that), I think I probably would've went with WGU. I've been considering going there for my bachelors degree, and this video helped me decide. Thank you, Shane!

[@tiamalak2601]

It was worth every penny the struggle of the classes and the money!

[@BlurredUniverse357]

I tried WGU while active duty military. It didnt work out, but I recommend for those who have the time and availability.

[@touayang667]

Can I ask why it didn’t work out? I’m currently active duty as well and was looking to maybe start into the BS Accounting while I’m still in.

[@Dom-pi1gj]

Doing my masters in Learning Design Experience and Ed tech. Spending 3k on a 6 month term to gain 20k in salary is a no brainer. My first class is taking me only about a week to complete

[@iamme4494]

Please do more WGU videos. I start in OCT.

[@JorgeeSutaGTR]

Let me know how you like it! I plan to start on Nov

[@EmmaElYe]

WGU is good for people already working in the profession that want to move up in their career. I went to WGU and expanded my career opportunities. I’m debt free too.

[@yuriamv5916]

Thank you very much the google doc is a god save

[@yolow69]

WARNING--What they don’t tell you is that if you must take an objective assessment a 3rd time or more, you must pay $60 PER exam! This is their proctored exams! Not Good financially when you’re already paying them thousands of dollars! I wasn’t advised on this during the enrollment process! Their proctor exams ARE hard!!! Also, after a 4th attempt, you must go through an appeals process. Why are you not talking about this? I must also add- while the mentors are really nice, you must reach out to multiple professors for each subject just in one class. They do assign a course instructor but they are mainly there to encourage you, not so much to help you pass. Their lectures are recorded, you only get a live professor by request which is no good if you struggle with certain courses.

[@verbaljiujitsu]

Do you mean there are no set office hours, and you have trouble setting up video meetings with instructos?

[@chisomombewe746]

Hello there 👋🏾 As of yesterday after watching your lovely video, I got into contact with them to ask if they accept aspiring students from an African country, to be precise ZAMBIA. Unfortunately they said No. Do you know any other universities like WGU that can offer the same short learning period for a degree and allow you to transfer credits... As well as offering scholarships to aspiring zambian students... Your response will be highly appreciated

[@ShaneHummus]

Try Thomas Edison State University

[@KEP1983]

I'm finishing my RN in about 3 more months (that's an associate's in nursing, but an associates in nursing usually takes more than two years unfortunately). After that I plan on going to WGU and knocking out the bachelor's in nursing in a few months. Can't wait.

[@isabellaa8875]

Woww that amazinggg

[@Spurhope]

How do you get clinical hours if it is online?

[@KEP1983]

@@Spurhope most RN to BSN programs don't have clinical hours. You did your clinical hours for your ADN and are already a fully licensed RN. WGU didn't have clinical hours before, but now they do, so I'm no longer going there.

[@jessicagaul8973]

Not true, most BSN programs have clinical hours.

[@shujayethossain6554]

Hello, great video! Is it possible to get accepted to graduate schools like Harvard, Princeton, Yale, and MIT if I have a bachelor’s degree from WGU? Thank you!

[@LoneWolf-yg1mr]

I’m doing my MBA in IT Management with them 💯

[@FenrirofLupusLabs]

Oh shit…. So am I! I’m on MMT2 ask I post this. 6 classes left!

[@CTurner15]

@@FenrirofLupusLabs how long did it take you?

[@zenitsu3760]

@@FenrirofLupusLabshow is it?

[@Vultite]

I can assure you that some institutions have moved away from hiring candidates with a WGU degree because they have produced pretty awful candidates in the past. For me, I'll hire anyone that can do the task and take fair constructive criticism to improve.

[@orangemoonglows2692]

do they produce a disproportionate number of awful candidates? or is it perception? also, which "institutions"?

[@Vultite]

@@orangemoonglows2692 healthcare institutions in particular are screening these candidates due to a series of individuals that lack the knowledge or the ability to apply their knowledge into their role.

[@zx6r1320]

I think thats anyone hiring....If someone takes offense to constructive criticism or is a shit employee thats not WGUs fault its the individuals fault for just being a shitty and soft.

[@zx6r1320]

@passiveincome3014 Most of the people finishing in 6 months are people with experience in the field and can buzz through the stuff they already know people with no knowledge will prob take 2 years or so and people putting in the work every day will prob take a year

[@zx6r1320]

@passiveincome3014 The school is well respected in the Tech industry and it is legit and accredited although it sounds like a scam its because students can study 10-15 hours a day and learn fast vs a outdated brick and mortar school that essentially forces you to do a 4 years of school for a degree that can be completed in less time WGU is a non profit school meaning every dollar they make goes back into their program and it was made by governors of it is not a scam by any means I feel bad for anyone going to a brick and mortar school tbh and the fact is in the tech field and honestly most fields they don't care where you got your degree or how fast you got it I got a job as a forest tech which requires a 4 year BS in forestry and I still got the job most employers look at you as how you would be as an employee not what school you went too

[@TamaraNiKole]

THANK YOU

[@1Jessie88]

Can you please make a course mapping page for the masters degrees as well?

[@tsoprano4891]

Possibly one of the greatest videos on KZbin

[@feixie6993]

Thanks for sharing this video. Can I study WGU's courses of both bachelor's and master's if i just want to earn credits in certain areas? Thank you.

[@mez2922]

Not for me though. but WGU has worked out for some of my friends to a peak. What really I"m curious about is WGU and those other same kind of online schools are good enough to be accepted in by other prestigious universities? Say like you earned a degree from WGU and then you wanna get a master's degree from Texas A&M or UT?

[@butterfliez120]

Thank you!!!

[@ShaneHummus]

Welcome!

[@susi3079]

@@ShaneHummus is it available for international students?

[@reedragaini5777]

Construction management/construction engineering technology please!!

[@DeonSunniga-z3s]

Strosin Hills

[@scorpioray1]

Can you map out a Masters in Public Health please? Thanks in advance.

[@lightinthedarkness6949]

Are there any other schools like wgu that offer a counseling program? Wgu has a psychology BA, and a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner MA but for that one you have to already have a BSN bachelor in nursing, but there's no MA to follow up the psychology BA. Thanks!

[@iscandaritv257]

Yes I agree im taking cybersecurity bs degree from there love it

[@jeffaguilar5830]

How long will it for you to obtain that degree?

[@alisonschnoes]

Doing WGU for my 2nd Bachelor's for Cybersecurity. Need a Webcam too for OA exams.

[@Sikdomeshot]

I am interested in possibly getting a 2nd bachelors in either computer science or cybersecurity. How do you feel about it so far?

[@alisonschnoes]

@@Sikdomeshot I am new to IT, I picked Cybersecurity because of the most certifications built into the program and not having to take the math classes which is common to see In IT and Computer Science degree.

[@candacequintero876]

@@alisonschnoes how’s it going for cybersecurity ??

[@alisonschnoes]

@@candacequintero876 It is going, getting back into it when I have spent more time being sick than not this term.

[@candacequintero876]

@@alisonschnoes oh no, I’m sorry :( I feel your pain. I wish you good health and success in these classes.

[@Elvarg]

Yeah I wanted to attend WGU and was super upset when they didn't apply much of my questions. I transferred a military transcript since I was advanced computer and electronics field as well as my associates in applied science in computer studies. All in all I transferred over 100 credit hours and WGU only was going to give me 10 transfer credits.

[@Chopsuey087]

They transferred 49 credits from my industrial electronics associate degree to the BSIT program.

[@DonaldHenson-g5t]

Ozella Stravenue

[@daltonrickerson2861]

It seems impossible to find an electrician engineering degree anywhere I can’t find any online and no colleges in my area offer it

[@JDMorris81]

Hey Shane, could you cover TESU (Thomas Edison State University)?