by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how WGU ranks in comparison to other schools with compsci programs.
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The bachelor's program at WGU was ranked #85 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #3 in Utah.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Governors University handed out 459 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 240% over the previous year when 135 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WGU, compsci students borrow a median amount of $17,796 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all compsci bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,625.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Western Governors University.
Of the 459 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from WGU in 2020-2021, 89% were men and 11% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2021 graduates were in 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 compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 |
| White | 284 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 77 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 2,607 |
| Computer Information Systems | 1,312 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 634 |
| Computer Programming | 633 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 236 |
