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Computer Programming at Western Governors University

619 Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Overall Quality
Computer Programming is one of the majors in the computer & information sciences program at Western Governors University.

We'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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Computer Programming Degrees Available at WGU

WGU Programming Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for programming majors, WGU came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Computer Programming Schools 3
Best Computer Programming Bachelor’s Degree Schools 3

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Governors University handed out 619 bachelor's degrees in computer programming. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 633 degrees were handed out.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Programming from WGU Cost?

$8,300 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

WGU Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $7,710 $7,710
Fees $590 $590
Books and Supplies $200 $200

Learn more about WGU tuition and fees.

WGU Computer Programming Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 619 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in programming from WGU in 2022, 84% were men and 16% were women.

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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, 65% 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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 41
Black or African American 32
Hispanic or Latino 52
White 401
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 92

Does WGU Offer an Online BS in Programming?

Online degrees for the WGU programming bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WGU Online Learning page.

WGU Programming Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the programming majors at Western Governors University.

Majors Similar to Programming

Related Major Annual Graduates
Information Technology 2,543
Computer Information Systems 1,145
Computer Software & Applications 799
Computer Science 698
Computer Systems Networking 219

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