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WWU was ranked #123 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for computer & information sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 141 bachelor's degrees in computer & information sciences. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 149 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 16 students received their master’s degree in computer & information sciences from WWU. This makes it the #369 most popular school for computer & information sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer & information sciences majors at Western Washington University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 141 students earned a bachelor's degree in computer & information sciences from WWU. About 12% of these graduates were women and the other 88% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in 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 computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 94 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 19 |
For the most recent academic year available, 81% of computer & information sciences master's degrees went to men and 19% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a master's in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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 | 139 |
| Information Technology | 22 |
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