by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at WGU Western Governors. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WGU Western Governors among the top schools in the country for computer & information sciences, coming in at #127 out of 1,539 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools | 127 of 1,539 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Utah | 2 of 12 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 2 of 54 |
The following degree levels are available for computer & information sciences at WGU Western Governors, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 5,845 |
| Master’s | 2,629 |
This computer & information sciences area of study at WGU Western Governors covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 4,220 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 1,551 |
| Computer Science | 1,096 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 788 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 452 |
| Computer Programming | 367 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Governors University handed out 5,845 bachelor’s degrees in computer & information sciences.
WGU Western Governors is among the very best schools in the country for computer & information sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
Computer & Information Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WGU Western Governors earn a median of $117,006 a year. This is higher than $79,768, the median for all majors at WGU Western Governors.
To complete a bachelor’s at WGU Western Governors, computer & information sciences graduates take on a median debt of $20,111 in student loans. This is lower than $22,462, the typical median for all majors at WGU Western Governors.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,162 | $8,180 |
| Fees | $478 | $478 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 88% of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 12% went to women.
The largest share of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at WGU Western Governors were White. About 55% of graduates 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 | 406 |
| Black or African American | 584 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 768 |
| White | 3,230 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 856 |
Graduate study is also available at WGU Western Governors. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 2,629 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
