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Information Technology
Western Governors University (WGU) Washington

Information Technology

Western Governors University (WGU) Washington

Earn your bachelor’s degree in information technology from WGU and increase your earning potential, job security, and opportunities for advancement. This degree provides a broad foundation in AI-integrated computer information systems and technology, and it gives you the opportunity to earn multiple industry-recognized certifications.

Designed with input from industry experts, the B.S. Information Technology degree program at WGU—along with the Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s in Information Technology–provide a strong foundation for the most in-demand skills:

  • Scripting and programming
  • Networking and security
  • Systems and services
  • Data management
  • Business of IT
  • Automation with Python
  • Cloud and networking security
  • IT service management
  • Data and AI fluency and integration
  • Agile project management

You can earn while you learn with this information technology degree—top technology certifications, such as CompTIA and AWS, are built into the IT degree program and do not add time or additional costs—but do add to your résumé as soon as you've earned them, even before you complete your degree.

Students who enroll in this degree program gain the agility and technical breadth to thrive amid rapid industry changes. Along with learning core IT principles, they develop hands-on skills in AI, automation, and data-driven problem-solving. Students finish prepared to integrate emerging technologies and lead innovation as the tech landscape evolves.



Visit the program website Enrollment information Enrollment information (877) 435-7948 ext. 3107 enrollment@wgu.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$16,360.00

Total required fees

$865.00

Books and supplies

$800.00

Locations

Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

Yes

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Master

Award type

32

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Master of Science, Information Technology

Education Prerequisites

Bachelor's Degree

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

N/A

Is this program approved to train veterans?

No

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.

Top industries for graduates

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.

Careers for graduates

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.

Student characteristics

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.