Computer Software & Applications at Western Governors University
Every computer software and applications school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the computer software program at Western Governors University stacks up to those at other schools.WGU is located in Salt Lake City, Utah and has a total student population of 147,866. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 464 students received their master's degree in computer software.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Computer Software & Applications section at the bottom of this page.
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WGU Computer Software & Applications Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Computer Software
Online Classes Are Available at WGU
If you are a working student or have a busy schedule, you may want to consider taking online classes. While these classes used to be mostly populated by returning adults, more and more traditional students are turning to this option.
WGU does offer online education options in computer software for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree
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Computer Software Student Demographics at WGU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer software majors at Western Governors University.
WGU Computer Software & Applications Master’s Program
Of the students who received a computer software master's degree from WGU, 56% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level. In the computer software master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of degree recipients. That is 12% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Western Governors University with a master's in computer software.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 73 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 259 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 69 |
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Careers That Computer Software Grads May Go Into
A degree in computer software can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for UT, the home state for Western Governors University.
| Occupation | Jobs in UT | Average Salary in UT |
|---|---|---|
| Software Applications Developers | 11,040 | $99,070 |
| Computer Programmers | 3,400 | $83,700 |
| Graphic Designers | 3,370 | $48,130 |
| Web Developers | 1,980 | $69,940 |
| Database Administrators | 1,050 | $94,230 |
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*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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