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Designed by industry experts and recognized by ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology), WGU’s B.S. Computer Science program adds theoretical depth to the practical knowledge you already have. Plus, it includes multiple industry-recognized certifications to enhance your résumé even before graduating.

Our newly revamped Artificial Intelligence curriculum is aligned with the latest industry standards, ensuring you are at the forefront of this vital area of expertise. Our competency-based education model allows you to accelerate through material you already know, giving you the potential to graduate faster while you do your coursework anytime, anywhere.

One Outcome, Two Pathways

We offer an accelerated program where students can earn both their bachelor's and master's degrees, saving time and money. This accelerated program provides students with in-depth knowledge of in-demand technologies and enhances their positioning for leadership and senior roles. It offers three in-demand areas of specialization:

Certifications for the bachelor's degree include:

ITIL® Foundation Certification
Linux Certification
WGU Java Developer Certificate
WGU AI Optimization Developer Certificate
WGU Back End Developer Certificate

Certifications for the accelerated degree include:

ITIL® Foundation Certification
Linux Certification
WGU Java Developer Certificate
WGU AI Optimization Developer Certificate
WGU Back End Developer Certificate
Amazon AWS Machine Learning Certificate in the AI&ML Specialization
CITI IRB Protocol Review in the Human Computer Interaction Specialization

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One important measure of a degree’s value is the reputation of the university where it was earned. When employers, industry leaders, and academic experts hold your alma mater in high esteem, you reap the benefits of that respect. WGU is a pioneer in reinventing higher education for the 21st century, and our quality has been recognized.

Earn Your Degree for about Half the Cost of Other Universities*

You pay tuition per six-month term, not per course or credit. So when you move faster through your courses, you also lower your total bill!

WGU students pay about half the tuition,* and end up with half the debt of the national average.**

Low, flat-rate tuition.
Graduate faster and with less debt.
Financial aid and scholarships available.
Online education with supportive faculty.
VA and military benefits accepted.
Great return on investment.
All course materials for a low, flat fee.

*WGU average annual bachelor’s tuition rates are 53% lower than the national average, compared to national rates reported by the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data Systems in 2023. WGU average rate does not include rates for WGU Bachelor of Science, Nursing Prelicensure program.

**WGU undergraduate students have approximately half the debt at graduation compared to the national average, according to the Institute for College Access and Success (2022).

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Computer Science – B.S.

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Lay the groundwork for the computing breakthroughs that will enable tomorrow's technologies. Utilize your previous college courses or IT experience to help you complete your degree faster.

Time: 60% of graduates in similar programs finish within 24 months.
Tuition: $4,085 per 6-month term.
Courses: 37 total courses in this program.

You'll have the opportunity to earn these certifications:

Linux Essentials
Axelos ITIL Foundation

You can also accelerate your program and complete both a B.S. in Computer Science and an M.S. in Computer Science together, requiring less courses overall and saving you time and money. Learn more about this option.

Skills for your résumé that you will learn in this program:

Artifical Intelligence (AI)
Machine Learning
Logic
Architecture and systems
Data structures
Computer theory
Version Control
Linux

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Accelerated Computer Science Bachelor's and Master's Degree

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Earn both your bachelor’s and master's in computer science to enhance your...

Earn both your bachelor’s and master's in computer science to enhance your experience and skillset.

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Time: Approximately 5 years.
Tuition: $4,085 per 6-month term for the bachelor's degree; $3,985 per term for the master's portion.
Courses: 48 total courses in this program.

Certifications included in this program at no additional cost:

ITIL
Linux Essentials
WGU Back-End Developer
WGU AI Optimization Developer
WGU Java Developer

Skills for your résumé that you will learn in this program:

Computer system design
System development
Computer architecture
Data structures
Project management

This program allows students to earn their bachelor's degree in computer science and move directly into a master's degree in computer science, cutting down on the total number of courses to complete.