by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how WGU Western Governors compares to other colleges that offer computer information systems.
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WGU Western Governors is in the top 10% of the country for computer information systems. More specifically it was ranked #114 out of 487 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Utah.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Governors University awarded 984 bachelor’s degrees in computer information systems.
Computer Information Systems majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WGU Western Governors earn a median of $93,944 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 systems students accumulate a median of $23,167 in student loans. This is above $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, 86% of computer information systems bachelor’s degrees went to men and 14% went to women.
The largest share of computer information systems bachelor’s degree graduates at WGU Western Governors are White. Roughly 56% 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 systems.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 67 |
| Black or African American | 122 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 120 |
| White | 549 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 126 |
In the most recent graduating class, 73% of computer information systems master’s degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The largest share of computer information systems master’s degree graduates at WGU Western Governors were White. Approximately 49% 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 master’s in computer information systems.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 45 |
| Black or African American | 96 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 61 |
| White | 278 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 86 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer information systems majors at Western Governors University.
The computer information systems program at WGU Western Governors includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 1,551 |
WGU Western Governors awarded 1,551 completions in information technology in the latest year of data — 19% to women and 81% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (53%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
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