University of West Georgia

Carrollton, GA

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Go West for Grad School

The University of West Georgia (UWG) offers a dynamic and supportive environment for you to take your education and career to the next level. Whether you're a recent graduate or a working professional, UWG's graduate programs are designed to fit your life and your ambitions.

Academics that fit your goals
UWG's Graduate School boasts a wide array of master's, specialist, and doctoral degrees, with many programs offered fully online for maximum flexibility. From the highly-regarded Richards College of Business to the innovative programs in the College of Education and the Tanner Health System School of Nursing, you'll find a curriculum that is both rigorous and relevant. Faculty members are known for being accessible and genuinely invested in their students' success, fostering a collaborative and engaging learning environment.

A supportive community for graduate students
Life as a graduate student at UWG is more than just hitting the books. The university provides a wealth of resources to support your academic and professional growth, including graduate assistantships that offer valuable hands-on experience. You'll find a welcoming community of fellow scholars and numerous opportunities to network with peers and faculty. Whether you're on campus or online, you'll feel connected to the vibrant academic community at UWG.

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33 Graduate Program Options Offered

Program Certificate Master's Doctorate
Campus Hybrid Online Campus Hybrid Online Campus Hybrid Online
Accounting Data Analytics                
Applied Behavior Analysis                
Autism                
Biology                
Biomedical Science                
Business Administration                
Business Analytics                
Clinical & Mental Health Counseling                
Communication Studies                
Computer Science              
Counseling & Therapy                
Criminology                
Cybersecurity                
Elementary Education                
English                
Higher Education Leadership & Practice                
History                
Instructional Design                
Integrative Health & Wellness                
MBA                
Music                
Nurse Education                
Nursing                
Physical Education                
Psychology - General                
Public Admin                
Reading & Literacy                
School Counseling                
Special Education                
Speech-Language Pathology                
Sports & Fitness Management                
Teaching                

Located in Carrollton, GA

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Highly Affordable Tuition Rates

The Princeton Review said it best when discussing UWG as being, "one of the best overall bargains—based on cost and financial aid—among the most academically outstanding colleges in the nation." UWG is ranked by numerous outlets as a top ten affordable school for online programs. Best Value Schools named UWG as having the #1 Best Doctorate in Education (EdD) Degrees in 2023. These top rankings are in large part that students pay the same rate for online programs whether in-state or out-of-state.

Student Body

5,237 students

872 full-time

4,365 part-time

Female
79%
4,124

Male
21%
1,113

Admission

Application Fee
*may vary by program
$55
Housing Offered? yes