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, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how WWU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in it.
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The bachelor's program at WWU was ranked #99 on College Factual's Best Schools for it list. It is also ranked #4 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Information Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 41 |
| Best Information Technology Schools | 99 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in information technology. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
IT majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $72,675 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $58,147 for all it bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WWU paid an average of $885 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $267 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,997 | $26,564 |
| Fees | $1,289 | $1,289 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,176 | $1,176 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,915 | $14,915 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,590 | $4,590 |
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Of the 14 it students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from WWU, about 93% were men and 7% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's in it.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
WWU does not offer an online option for its it bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WWU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the it majors at Western Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 165 |
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