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Information Technology at Western Governors University

1,536 Bachelor's Degrees
896 Master's Degrees
#8 Overall Quality
The Information Technology major is part of the computer & information sciences program at Western Governors University.

We'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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Information Technology Degrees Available at WGU

WGU IT Rankings

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.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Information Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools 2
Best Information Technology Schools 8
Best Information Technology Graduate Degree Schools 10
Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools 10

Popularity of IT at WGU

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.

How Much Do IT Graduates from WGU Make?

$92,416 Bachelor's Median Salary
$121,837 Master's Median Salary

Salary of IT Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

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.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in IT from WGU Cost?

$8,300 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$8,508 Average Student Debt

WGU Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

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.

WGU Information Technology Bachelor’s Program Diversity

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.

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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.

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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

Does WGU Offer an Online BS in IT?

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.

Salary of IT Graduates with a Master's Degree

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.

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WGU Information Technology Master’s Program Diversity

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.

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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.

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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

WGU IT Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the it majors at Western Governors University.

Majors Similar to IT

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 1,145
Computer Software & Applications 799
Computer Science 698
Computer Programming 619
Computer Systems Networking 219

View All Information Technology Related Majors >

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