by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how WGU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in programming.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for programming majors, WGU came in at #6. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Governors University handed out 633 bachelor's degrees in computer programming. This is an increase of 59% over the previous year when 399 degrees were handed out.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the programming majors at Western Governors University.
Of the 633 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in programming from WGU in 2021, 88% were men and 12% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WGU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students 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 programming.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
| White | 475 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 63 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 2,607 |
| Computer Information Systems | 1,312 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 634 |
| Computer Science | 459 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 236 |
