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Computer Information Systems at Western Governors University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer Information Systems, you may want to check out the program at Western Governors University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Western Governors University is in Salt Lake City, UT.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 1,551 computer information systems degrees were granted at Western Governors University.

Online Class Availability at Western Governors University

Western Governors University is a fully online institution, so Computer Information Systems coursework can be completed remotely.

Computer Information Systems Rankings at Western Governors University

Rankings can help you compare Western Governors University’s Computer Information Systems program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Utah	#3 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Utah	#5 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#9 of 31
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#9 of 31
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#220 of 839
Best Value	Nationwide	#252 of 827

Earnings for Computer Information Systems Graduates from Western Governors University

Graduates of Western Governors University’s Computer Information Systems program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$74,868
2 years	$74,056
3 years	$80,509
4 years	$93,944
5 years	$103,842

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Computer Information Systems graduates from Western Governors University take home a median $93,944, compared with $79,768 for all Western Governors University graduates — about 18% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Computer Information Systems graduates from Western Governors University comes in at $23,167.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Computer Information Systems graduates at Western Governors University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Information Systems graduates at Western Governors University are 19% women (290) and 81% men (1,261).

Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Program at Western Governors University

Of the 984 bachelor’s computer information systems degrees awarded at Western Governors University, 14% were women (139) and 86% were men (845).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Governors University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	549
Hispanic / Latino	120
Black / African American	122
Asian	67
American Indian / Alaska Native	9
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	3
Two or More Races	34
Unknown	80

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Governors University, lower than the national average of 47%.*

Computer Information Systems Master’s Program at Western Governors University

Of the 567 master’s computer information systems graduates at Western Governors University, 27% were women (151) and 73% were men (416).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems master’s degree recipients at Western Governors University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	278
Hispanic / Latino	61
Black / African American	96
Asian	45
American Indian / Alaska Native	3
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	4
Two or More Races	23
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	56

Minority students account for 41% of Computer Information Systems master’s degree recipients at Western Governors University, higher than the national average of 16%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Information Systems Concentrations at Western Governors University

This Computer Information Systems program at Western Governors University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Information Technology	1,551

Top-Paying Careers for Computer Information Systems Graduates

Students who finish Computer Information Systems program at Western Governors University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Computer Information Systems graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Health Informatics Specialists	$156,714
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.