by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Western Illinois University ranks among other schools offering degrees in computer & information sciences.
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Western Illinois University ranks competitively among schools offering computer & information sciences. In particular, it placed #586 out of 1,619 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #23 in Illinois.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Illinois University awarded 37 bachelor’s degrees in computer & information sciences.
Computer & Information Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Western Illinois University earn a median of $62,291 a year. This is above $53,962, the median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Western Illinois University, computer & information sciences graduates take on a median debt of $25,250 in student loans. This is below $27,639, the typical median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $9,662 |
| Fees | $4,910 | $4,910 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 84% of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 16% went to women.
The largest share of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University were White. Approximately 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor’s in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 65% of computer & information sciences master’s degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The largest share of computer & information sciences master’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University are Non-Resident Alien. About 99% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a master’s in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 211 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer & information sciences majors at Western Illinois University.
The computer & information sciences program at Western Illinois University offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 246 |
| Information Technology | 5 |