Western Governors University: Rankings

Updated: March 02, 2025

EduRank

Western Governors University ranked 875th in the United States, 3373rd in the global 2025 rating, and scored in 33 research topics. Western Governors University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 428 academic publications and 4,388 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 3 notable alumni.

Ranking	Category
#3373 of 14,131	In the World
#943 of 2,597	In North America
#875 of 2,496	In the United States
#7 of 20	In Utah
#2 of 7	In Salt Lake
#1959 of 4,026	For Health Science
#2486 of 3,540	For Communications and Public Relations
#2497 of 4,586	For Education Majors
#6963 of 7,918	For Alumni Impact
#624 of 14,131	For Non-academic Prominence

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Western Governors University ranked 1196th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 5389th in the World with 338 publications made and 3,692 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, Education Majors.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking	Location
#1196 of 1,761	In the United States
#1274 of 1,852	In North America
#5389 of 7,081	In the World

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

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Psychology rankings

Western Governors University ranked 1035th for Psychology in the United States and 4502nd in the World with 228 publications made and 3,571 citations received. Main research topics: Education Majors, Social Psychology.

Psychology ranking	Location
#1035 of 1,558	In the United States
#1106 of 1,645	In North America
#4502 of 6,645	In the World

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Psychology Publications & Citations

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Computer Science rankings

Western Governors University ranked 1103rd for Computer Science in the United States and 5352nd in the World with 203 publications made and 2,867 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Management Information Systems.

Computer Science ranking	Location
#1103 of 1,612	In the United States
#1178 of 1,698	In North America
#5352 of 6,845	In the World

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Computer Science Publications & Citations

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Medicine rankings

Western Governors University ranked 1204th for Medicine in the United States and 5431st in the World with 192 publications made and 2,102 citations received. Main research topics: Health Science, Nursing.

Medicine ranking	Location
#1204 of 1,600	In the United States
#1276 of 1,685	In North America
#5431 of 6,775	In the World

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Medicine Publications & Citations

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Business rankings

Western Governors University ranked 984th for Business in the United States and 4793rd in the World with 162 publications made and 2,029 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Management Information Systems.

Business ranking	Location
#984 of 1,377	In the United States
#1059 of 1,460	In North America
#4793 of 6,339	In the World

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Business Publications & Citations

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Mathematics rankings

Western Governors University ranked 921st for Mathematics in the United States and 4671st in the World with 155 publications made and 2,960 citations received. Main research topics: Math Teachers, Statistics.

Mathematics ranking	Location
#921 of 1,410	In the United States
#991 of 1,491	In North America
#4671 of 6,418	In the World

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Mathematics Publications & Citations

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Economics rankings

Western Governors University ranked 978th for Economics in the United States and 4606th in the World with 134 publications made and 1,840 citations received. Main research topic: Development Studies.

Economics ranking	Location
#978 of 1,355	In the United States
#1050 of 1,438	In North America
#4606 of 6,167	In the World

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Economics Publications & Citations

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Environmental Science rankings

Western Governors University ranked 1274th for Environmental Science in the United States and 6010th in the World with 114 publications made and 1,508 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology.

Environmental Science ranking	Location
#1274 of 1,631	In the United States
#1354 of 1,721	In North America
#6010 of 6,876	In the World

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Environmental Science Publications & Citations

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