by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how WGU Western Governors ranks among other schools offering degrees in information technology.
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WGU Western Governors is in the top 1% of the country for information technology. In particular, it placed #8 out of 193 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Utah.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Governors University awarded 2,736 bachelor’s degrees in information technology.
Information Technology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WGU Western Governors go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $125,482 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, information technology students borrow a median amount of $16,194 in student loans. This is below $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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Among recent graduates, 90% of information technology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 10% went to women.
The largest share of information technology bachelor’s degree graduates at WGU Western Governors were White. Roughly 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 information technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 142 |
| Black or African American | 295 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 406 |
| White | 1,505 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 387 |
For the most recent academic year available, 88% of information technology master’s degrees went to men and 12% went to women.
The majority of information technology master’s degree graduates at WGU Western Governors were White. Approximately 50% 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 information technology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 103 |
| Black or African American | 241 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 191 |
| White | 740 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 208 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the information technology majors at Western Governors University.
This information technology program at WGU Western Governors includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | 3,702 |
| System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager | 518 |
WGU Western Governors granted 3,702 degrees in computer and information systems security/auditing/information assurance recently — 11% to women and 89% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (53%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
WGU Western Governors conferred 518 degrees in system, networking, and lan/wan management/manager in the most recent reporting year — 8% to women and 92% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (56%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
More about our data sources and methodologies.