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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #542 on College Factual's Best Schools for computer & information sciences list. It is also ranked #20 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 389 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools | 542 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 75 bachelor's degrees in computer & information sciences. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 91 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in computer & information sciences from WMU. This makes it the #309 most popular school for computer & information sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in computer & information sciences in 2022, making the school the #115 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WMU paid an average of $792 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $633 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,198 | $18,998 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,128 | $1,128 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,713 | $11,713 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,631 | $2,631 |
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Of the 75 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in computer & information sciences from WMU in 2022, 81% were men and 19% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 2 |
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that WMU 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 WMU Online Learning page.
Of the 11 students who earned a master's degree in Computer & Information Sciences from WMU in 2021-2022, 91% were men and 9% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master's in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer & information sciences majors at Western Michigan 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 Science | 53 |
| Computer Information Systems | 28 |
| Information Technology | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.