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WGU is in the top 10% of the country for computer & information sciences. More specifically it was ranked #57 out of 798 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Governors University handed out 3932 bachelor's degrees in computer & information sciences. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 3,890 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1,991 students received their master’s degree in computer & information sciences from WGU. This makes it the #2 most popular school for computer & information sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,710 | $7,710 |
| Fees | $590 | $590 |
| Books and Supplies | $200 | $200 |
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Of the 3,932 computer & information sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from WGU, about 88% were men and 12% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WGU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Governors University with a bachelor's in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 224 |
| Black or African American | 255 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 402 |
| White | 2,449 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 598 |
Looking for online learning options? Good news, you can take online classes in the computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree program at WGU. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WGU Online Learning page.
Of the 2,091 students who graduated with a Master’s in computer & information sciences from WGU in 2022, 77% were men and 23% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WGU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Governors University with a master's in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 187 |
| Black or African American | 258 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 190 |
| White | 1,098 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 356 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer & information sciences majors at Western Governors 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 |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 2,543 |
| Computer Information Systems | 1,145 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 799 |
| Computer Science | 698 |
| Computer Programming | 619 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 219 |