Western Governors University: Rankings

Updated: March 15, 2026

EduRank

Western Governors University ranked 802nd in the United States, 3097th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in 35 research topics. Western Governors University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 456 academic publications and 4,813 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 3 notable alumni.

Ranking	Category
#3097 of 14,131	In the World
#870 of 2,597	In North America
#802 of 2,496	In the United States
#7 of 20	In Utah
#2 of 7	In Salt Lake
#1981 of 4,114	For Health Science
#2495 of 3,581	For Communications and Public Relations
#2549 of 4,645	For Education Majors
#6868 of 8,074	For Alumni Impact
#538 of 14,131	For Non-academic Prominence

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Western Governors University ranked 1181st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 5377th in the World with 357 publications made and 3,881 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, Education Majors.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking	Location
#1181 of 1,763	In the United States
#1259 of 1,854	In North America
#5377 of 7,088	In the World

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

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Psychology rankings

Western Governors University ranked 1028th for Psychology in the United States and 4490th in the World with 236 publications made and 3,739 citations received. Main research topics: Education Majors, Social Psychology.

Psychology ranking	Location
#1028 of 1,561	In the United States
#1098 of 1,648	In North America
#4490 of 6,663	In the World

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Psychology Publications & Citations

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Computer Science rankings

Western Governors University ranked 1086th for Computer Science in the United States and 5319th in the World with 220 publications made and 3,153 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Management Information Systems.

Computer Science ranking	Location
#1086 of 1,616	In the United States
#1161 of 1,702	In North America
#5319 of 6,855	In the World

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Computer Science Publications & Citations

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Medicine rankings

Western Governors University ranked 1196th for Medicine in the United States and 5425th in the World with 206 publications made and 2,304 citations received. Main research topics: Health Science, Nursing.

Medicine ranking	Location
#1196 of 1,604	In the United States
#1268 of 1,689	In North America
#5425 of 6,793	In the World

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Medicine Publications & Citations

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Business rankings

Western Governors University ranked 968th for Business in the United States and 4766th in the World with 170 publications made and 2,104 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Management Information Systems.

Business ranking	Location
#968 of 1,388	In the United States
#1043 of 1,472	In North America
#4766 of 6,366	In the World

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Business Publications & Citations

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Mathematics rankings

Western Governors University ranked 912th for Mathematics in the United States and 4671st in the World with 162 publications made and 3,378 citations received. Main research topics: Math Teachers, Statistics.

Mathematics ranking	Location
#912 of 1,413	In the United States
#982 of 1,494	In North America
#4671 of 6,434	In the World

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Mathematics Publications & Citations

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Economics rankings

Western Governors University ranked 966th for Economics in the United States and 4577th in the World with 142 publications made and 2,185 citations received. Main research topic: Development Studies.

Economics ranking	Location
#966 of 1,361	In the United States
#1038 of 1,445	In North America
#4577 of 6,188	In the World

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Economics Publications & Citations

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Environmental Science rankings

Western Governors University ranked 1260th for Environmental Science in the United States and 5991st in the World with 126 publications made and 1,674 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology.

Environmental Science ranking	Location
#1260 of 1,637	In the United States
#1340 of 1,727	In North America
#5991 of 6,888	In the World

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Environmental Science Publications & Citations

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