by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how WGU Western Governors stacks up against peers offering computer programming.
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WGU Western Governors is in the top 10% of the country for computer programming. In particular, it placed #8 out of 38 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Governors University conferred 367 bachelor’s degrees in computer programming.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,162 | $8,180 |
| Fees | $478 | $478 |
Learn more about WGU Western Governors tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 81% of computer programming bachelor’s degrees went to men and 19% went to women.
The majority of computer programming bachelor’s degree graduates at WGU Western Governors were White. About 62% 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 programming.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 226 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 59 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer programming majors at Western Governors University.
The computer programming program at WGU Western Governors breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Programming/Programmer, General | 367 |
WGU Western Governors granted 367 completions in computer programming/programmer, general in the latest year of data — 19% to women and 81% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (62%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
More about our data sources and methodologies.