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WGU is in the top 10% of the country for computer & information sciences. More specifically it was ranked #57 out of 798 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Governors University handed out 3932 bachelor's degrees in computer & information sciences. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 3,890 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1,991 students received their master’s degree in computer & information sciences from WGU. This makes it the #2 most popular school for computer & information sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,710 | $7,710 |
| Fees | $590 | $590 |
| Books and Supplies | $200 | $200 |
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Of the 3,932 computer & information sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from WGU, about 88% were men and 12% were 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, 62% 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 computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 224 |
| Black or African American | 255 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 402 |
| White | 2,449 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 598 |
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that WGU offers online option in its computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WGU Online Learning page.
Of the 2,091 students who graduated with a Master’s in computer & information sciences from WGU in 2022, 77% were men and 23% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WGU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% 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 master's in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 187 |
| Black or African American | 258 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 190 |
| White | 1,098 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 356 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer & information sciences majors at Western Governors University.
Computer & Information Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 2,543 |
| Computer Information Systems | 1,145 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 799 |
| Computer Science | 698 |
| Computer Programming | 619 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 219 |