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. Also, learn how WGU ranks among other schools offering degrees in networking.
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WGU is in the top 10% of the country for networking. More specifically it was ranked #8 out of 116 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Governors University handed out 236 bachelor's degrees in computer systems networking. This is an increase of 808% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the networking majors at Western Governors University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 236 students earned a bachelor's degree in networking from WGU. About 4% of these graduates were women and the other 96% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% 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 networking.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 165 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 21 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 2,607 |
| Computer Information Systems | 1,312 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 634 |
| Computer Programming | 633 |
| Computer Science | 459 |
