by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #10 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WKU, HILLTOPPERS among the top schools in the country for computer & information sciences, placing at #1,202 out of 1,539 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools | 1,202 of 1,539 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Kentucky | 19 of 26 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 245 of 391 |
The following degree levels are granted in computer & information sciences at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 79 |
| Master’s | 6 |
This computer & information sciences area of study at WKU, HILLTOPPERS covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 56 |
| Computer Science | 29 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Kentucky University conferred 79 bachelor’s degrees in computer & information sciences.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS holds a strong position among schools offering computer & information sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #10 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
Computer & Information Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WKU, HILLTOPPERS report a median salary of $54,925 a year. This is higher than $48,728, the median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
To complete a bachelor’s at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, computer & information sciences students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $24,535, the typical median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,992 | $27,000 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 91% of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 9% went to women.
The largest share of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS were White. About 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor’s in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Graduate study is also available at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 6 |
