by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how WGU ranks in comparison to other schools with cis programs.
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WGU is in the top 10% of the country for cis. More specifically it was ranked #32 out of 532 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Governors University handed out 659 bachelor's degrees in computer information systems. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 681 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 631 students received their master’s degree in cis from WGU. This makes it the #2 most popular school for cis master’s degree candidates in the country.
CIS majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WGU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $84,242 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $61,300 for all cis bachelor's degree recipients.
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 |
Learn more about WGU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 659 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in cis from WGU. About 87% were men and 13% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in 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 cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33 |
| Black or African American | 65 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 76 |
| White | 398 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 86 |
WGU does not offer an online option for its cis bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WGU Online Learning page.
Of the 486 students who graduated with a Master’s in cis from WGU in 2022, 69% were men and 31% 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, 52% 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 cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 39 |
| Black or African American | 72 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
| White | 252 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 81 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cis majors at Western Governors University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 2,543 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 799 |
| Computer Science | 698 |
| Computer Programming | 619 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 219 |