by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how WKU ranks among other schools offering degrees in compsci.
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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #318 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 263 |
| Best Computer Science Schools | 318 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 44% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| 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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Of the 26 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from WKU in 2021-2022, 85% were men and 15% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% 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 compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WKU does not offer an online option for its compsci bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WKU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Western Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 63 |
| Information Science | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.