by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how WGU ranks among other schools offering degrees in networking.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for networking majors, WGU came in at #4. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Systems Networking Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Computer Systems Networking Schools | 4 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Governors University handed out 219 bachelor's degrees in computer systems networking. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 236 degrees were handed out.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,710 | $7,710 |
| Fees | $590 | $590 |
| Books and Supplies | $200 | $200 |
Learn more about WGU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 95% of networking bachelor's degrees went to men and 5% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WGU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Governors University with a bachelor's in networking.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 142 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 36 |
WGU does not offer an online option for its networking bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WGU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the networking majors at Western Governors University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 2,543 |
| Computer Information Systems | 1,145 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 799 |
| Computer Science | 698 |
| Computer Programming | 619 |