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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how WGU ranks among other schools offering degrees in it.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for it majors, WGU came in at #8. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Governors University handed out 1536 bachelor's degrees in information technology. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 1,711 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 896 students received their master’s degree in it from WGU. This makes it the #2 most popular school for it master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of it students who receive their bachelor's degree at WGU is $92,416. This is higher than $58,147, which is the national median for all it bachelor's degree recipients.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 1,536 it majors earned their bachelor's degree from WGU. Of these graduates, 92% were men and 8% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in 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 it.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 58 |
| Black or African American | 113 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 181 |
| White | 961 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 223 |
Online degrees for the WGU it bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WGU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's it program at WGU make a median salary of $121,837. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all it graduates with a master's is $87,435.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 1,007 it majors earned their master's degree from WGU. Of these graduates, 88% were men and 12% 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, 54% 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 it.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 63 |
| Black or African American | 129 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 96 |
| White | 539 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 180 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the it majors at Western Governors University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 1,145 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 799 |
| Computer Science | 698 |
| Computer Programming | 619 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 219 |