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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #634 on College Factual's Best Schools for computer & information sciences list. It is also ranked #13 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 458 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools | 634 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 86 bachelor's degrees in computer & information sciences. This is an increase of 30% over the previous year when 66 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in computer & information sciences from WKU. This makes it the #578 most popular school for computer & information sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WKU was $1,125 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $477 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,436 | $27,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,043 | $12,043 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,409 | $2,409 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 86 computer & information sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from WKU. Of these graduates, 87% were men and 13% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor's in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. WKU does offer online classes in its computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WKU Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in computer & information sciences from WKU in 2022 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a master's in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer & information sciences majors at Western Kentucky 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 |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 63 |
| Computer Science | 26 |
| Information Science | 1 |
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