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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for computer 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.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Governors University handed out 625 bachelor's degrees in general computer programming. This is an increase of 66% over the previous year when 377 degrees were handed out.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer programming majors at Western Governors University.
Of the 625 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in computer programming from WGU in 2021, 88% were men and 12% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% 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 computer programming.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
| White | 469 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 63 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| App Specific Computer Programming | 8 |
