Computer and Information Sciences at Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT · Bachelor's Degree · about 710 graduates a year
Western Governors University graduates in computer and information sciences earn 18% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 15% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Governors University Compares for Computer and Information Sciences
All 459 colleges reporting computer and information sciences earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $241,380 | $245,486 | #1 | $146,204 |
| 2 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $216,722 | $197,203 | #2 | $136,099 |
| 3 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $196,467 | $172,423 | #6 | $109,514 |
| 4 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $188,157 | $169,401 | #7 | $133,293 |
| 5 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $187,437 | $190,625 | #3 | — |
| 6 | Rice University Houston, TX | $182,443 | $185,491 | #4 | $131,154 |
| 7 | Wellesley College Wellesley, MA | $177,213 | $156,055 | #9 | $100,644 |
| 8 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $172,904 | $182,307 | #5 | $113,634 |
| 9 | Northeastern University Oakland Oakland, CA | $163,708 | $148,964 | #13 | $115,587 |
| 10 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $163,708 | $144,162 | #15 | $115,587 |
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| 79 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $110,414 | $104,647 | #105 | $71,335 |
| 80 | Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | $110,138 | $101,303 | #117 | $68,219 |
| 81 | Macalester College Saint Paul, MN | $109,457 | $104,555 | #106 | $81,964 |
| 82 | Western Governors University Salt Lake City, UT | $108,836 | $103,151 | #111 | $84,242 |
| 83 | Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla, MO | $107,195 | $114,936 | #59 | $76,869 |
| 84 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | $107,194 | $111,285 | #63 | $76,385 |
| 85 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI | $106,724 | $111,051 | #64 | $73,321 |
Other Majors at Western Governors University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $131,198 | $95,292 | #2 of 54 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $129,303 | $92,416 | #2 of 99 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | $107,585 | $93,151 | #2 of 27 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $97,114 | $85,861 | #168 of 966 |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | $89,625 | $74,026 | — |
| Computer Science | — | $83,860 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $83,654 | $66,432 | #94 of 1176 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $82,644 | $66,651 | #10 of 275 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $75,767 | $58,784 | #337 of 796 |
| Marketing | $71,431 | $52,877 | #167 of 516 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $52,284 | $44,958 | #139 of 345 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $52,090 | $46,271 | #75 of 177 |
| Education | $49,646 | $41,421 | #35 of 71 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Governors University computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $84,242 one year after graduating and $108,836 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Governors University rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, Western Governors University ranks #82 by median pay four years after graduation, and #111 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at Western Governors University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% more than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,625.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.