Information Technology

Western Governors University (WGU) Washington ETPL
Earn your bachelors degree in information technology from WGU and increase your earning potential, job security, and opportunities for advancement. This degree provides a solid foundation in computer information systems and technology, and 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 provides a solid foundation for the most in-demand skills: Scripting and programming, Networking and security, Systems and services, Data management, Business of IT. You can earn while you learn with this information technology degree these top technology certifications, such as CompTIA and CIW, are built into the IT degree program and do not add time or additional costs but do add to your resume as soon as you've earned them, even before you complete your degree!

Financial information

Total tuition

$33,525.00

Total required fees

$65.00

Books and supplies

$1,800.00

Locations

Western Governors University (WGU) Washington, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

4 Years

Length of training

Bachelor

Award type

121

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

BS

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

High School Diploma

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Completion rate

47%

Employment rate

89%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$46.72

Typical (median) annual earnings

$99,628.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Professional, Scientific, Technical Services

18%

Information

14%

Manufacturing

13%

Healthcare and Social Services

10%

Retail Trade

9%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
96
Completion rate
47%
Average number of students who completed each year
48
Gender
Male
83%
Female
17%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
2%
Asian
12%
Black or African American
6%
Hispanic
9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
67%
Multi-racial
4%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
0%
20 to 29
24%
30 to 39
45%
40 to 49
24%
50 and over
7%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
0%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
0%
Some college experience, but no degree
0%
Certificate or AA
83%
BA or higher
17%