Computer Science

Western Governors University (WGU) Washington ETPL
Earn your bachelors degree in computer science from WGU and increase your earning potential, job security, and opportunities for advancement. This degree prepares you to design, develop, and optimize systems that will meet industry needs, and gives you the opportunity to earn multiple industry-recognized certifications. Designed with input from industry experts, this program has received ABET-accreditation. The computer science degree program at WGU provides a solid foundation for the most in-demand skills: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Logic, Architecture and systems, Data structures, Computer theory, Version Control, and Linux. You can earn while you learn with this information technology degree. Top technology certifications, such as Linux Essentials and ITIL Foundation Certificate, as well as Artificial Intelligence Optimization Developer, Back-End Developer, and Java Developer are built into the CS degree program and do not add time or additional costs but they do add to your resume as soon as you've earned them, even before you complete your degree! Students get a chance to be part of the first-ever School of Technology Online Teamwork Course, designed to enhance student collaboration and teamwork skills in a virtual environment.

Financial information

Total tuition

$39,980.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$1,665.00

Locations

Western Governors University (WGU) Washington, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

5 Years

Length of training

Bachelor

Award type

123

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 Science

Completion rate

37%

Employment rate

82%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$49.63

Typical (median) annual earnings

$93,014.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Computer Science

Professional, Scientific, Technical Services

26%

Information

25%

Other Industries

15%

Manufacturing

10%

Retail Trade

7%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
81
Completion rate
37%
Average number of students who completed each year
41
Gender
Male
82%
Female
18%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
1%
Asian
14%
Black or African American
5%
Hispanic
7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
64%
Multi-racial
9%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
1%
20 to 29
51%
30 to 39
37%
40 to 49
9%
50 and over
2%
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
45%
BA or higher
55%