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. Also, learn how WGU ranks among other schools offering degrees in it.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for it majors, WGU came in at #10. 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 1711 bachelor's degrees in information technology. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 1,547 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 896 students received their master’s degree in it from WGU. This makes it the #2 most popular school for it master’s degree candidates in the country.
IT majors graduating with a master's degree from WGU make a median salary of $99,943 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all it graduates with a master's is $85,935.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WGU, it students borrow a median amount of $16,194 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all it bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $34,190.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the it majors at Western Governors University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,711 it majors earned their bachelor's degree from WGU. Of these graduates, 93% were men and 7% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% 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 it.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 63 |
| Black or African American | 120 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 202 |
| White | 1,099 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 226 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 896 students earned a master's degree in it from WGU. About 9% of these graduates were women and the other 91% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WGU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% 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 master's in it.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 50 |
| Black or African American | 106 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 84 |
| White | 512 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 142 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 1,312 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 634 |
| Computer Programming | 633 |
| Computer Science | 459 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 236 |
