by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how WGU Western Governors ranks among other schools offering degrees in computer science.
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WGU Western Governors is a solid choice among schools offering computer science. More specifically it was ranked #140 out of 466 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Utah.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Governors University awarded 1,096 bachelor’s degrees in computer science.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WGU Western Governors, computer science students borrow a median amount of $17,796 in student loans. This is lower than $22,462, the typical median for all majors at WGU Western Governors.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown 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, 87% of computer science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 13% went to women.
The largest share of computer science bachelor’s degree graduates at WGU Western Governors are White. About 52% 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 science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 136 |
| Black or African American | 66 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 137 |
| White | 566 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 191 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the computer science majors at Western Governors University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.