College of Information Technology Online

Problem solvers and math lovers needed! Your task: Lay the groundwork for the computing breakthroughs that will enable tomorrow's technologies. 

• Time: 74% of IT bachelor's grads finish in 6–36 mos.
  
• Tuition and fees: $3,485 per 6-month term.
• Transfer: Your previous college coursework and existing certifications may waive course requirements, helping you finish even faster.

Certifications included:

• CIW Site Development Associate
• CompTIA Project+
• Oracle Database 12c
• Axelos ITIL Foundation

Professionals who need the skills a computer science degree provides include computer systems analysts, computer programmers, artificial intelligence specialists, software engineers, machine learning engineers, and more.

Lean into data, and walk away with a cutting-edge degree:

• Time: 74% of IT bachelor's grads finish in 6-36 months.
• Tuition and fees: $3,485 per 6-month term.
• Certifications: CIW, Oracle, and CompTIA certs, all included.

Unique to WGU's program is the incorporation of a Udacity Nanodegree - a highly-recognized credential designed to prepare you for a career in data science.

Oracle certifications included:

• Oracle Database 12c: SQL Fundamentals
• Oracle Database 12c: Installation and Administration

Certified Internet Web certifications included:

• CIW Data Analyst
• CIW Site Development Associate

Additional certifications included are CompTIA A+ (Parts 1 and 2), CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, and CompTIA Project+.

Award-winning coursework and value-add certifications make this program a top choice:

• Time: 78% of grads finish in 6-36 months.
• Tuition and fees: $3,485 per 6-month term.
• Certifications: Includes CIW, ITIL, LPI and CompTIA.

Certified Internet Web certifications included:

• CIW Site Development Associate
• CIW Advanced HTML5 and CSS3
• CIW User Interface Designer

Also, the LPI Linus Essentials and ITIL® Foundation Certification are central to this program. Included CompTIA certifications are A+, Network+, Security+, Project+, and Cloud Essentials.

A program designed to arm you with the certifications and credentials you need for a career like systems administrator, computer systems analyst, cloud support specialist, AWS support administrator, and more.

• Time: 74% of graduates who earn an IT bachelor's degree from WGU finish in less than three years.
• Tuition and fees: $3,485 per 6-month term.
• Transfer: Your previous college coursework and existing certifications may waive course requirements, helping you finish even faster,

Certifications included, at no extra cost:

• Amazon AWS SysOps Administration–Associate
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows Server 2012
• LPI Linux Essentials
• CompTIA Linux+
• CompTIA A+
• CompTIA Cloud Essentials
• CompTIA Cloud+
• CompTIA Network+
• CompTIASecurity+
• Project+ (CompTIA)
• Axelos ITIL® Foundation
• CIW Site Development Associate

Earning certs on the path to your degree gives you credentials that will boost your résumé right away, even before you complete your degree program.

• Time: 72% of IT undergrads finish in 1-4 years.
• Tuition and fees: $3,485 per 6-month term.
• Certifications: Over 10 are included with completion of this degree.

Associate of (ISC)² certifications:

• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
• Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

EC-Council certifications:

• Certified Encryption Specialist (EC-Council ECES)
• Certified Incident Handler (EC-Council ECIH)

Certified Internet Webmaster certifications:

• Site Development Associate (CIW-SDA)
• Web Security Associate (CIW-WSA)

Other valuable certifications included are CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, and Project+, as well as the ITIL® Foundation.

For network operations and security professionals:

• Time:  74% of IT bachelor's grads finish in 6-36 months.
• Tuition and fees: $3,485 per 6-month term.
• Certifications: several CIW and CompTIA included in this program.

Certified Internet Webmaster certifications:

• CIW Site Development Associate
• CIW Advanced HTML5 and CSS Specialist
• CIW User Interface Designer

CompTIA certifications included are A+, Network+, Security+, Project+, and Linux+. This program will help you develop strong skills in network design, network operations, and security management.

You're a creative and tech genius who wants the bigger opportunities.

• Time: 83% finish in 6-24 months.
• Tuition and fees: $3,485 per 6-month term.
• Certifications: several CIW and CompTIA included in this program.

Certified Internet Web certifications included:

• CIW Site Development Associate
• CIW Advanced HTML5 and CSS Specialist
• CIW User Interface Designer

CompTIA A+ and Project+ are included in the program coursework. Software development is the second-highest rated specialty within IT. Secure your future with a degree and additional certifications.

(From the College of Health Professions.)

A program designed for future-leaders in HIM:

• Time: 61% of grads earned this degree within 2-4 years.
• Tuition and fees: $3,335 per 6-month term.

Careers and jobs this degree will prepare you for:

• Director of informatics
• HIMS chief
• Information systems auditor
• Outpatient coder
• Health records manager

This CAHIIM-accredited program makes you eligible for the RHIA exam, and advanced career opportunities.

(From the College of Business.)

IT managers are needed in nearly every organization:

• Time: 71% of grads finish in under 3.5 years.
• Tuition and fees: $3,335 per 6-month term.

Careers and jobs this degree will prepare you for:

• Vice president of risk management
• Product security incident manager
• Vice president of technical services
• CTO and CIO
• Director of IT

Master key competencies in management and leadership, networks and security, and information systems management. Become a leader who bridges the gap between IT and business.

Become the authority on keeping infrastructures and information safe.

• Time: 89% of grads finish within one year.
• Tuition and fees: $3,785 per 6-month term.
• Certifications: two EC-Council certs, included.

The curriculum is closely aligned with the 2014 National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Workforce Framework, plus includes these certifications:

• EC-Council Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures (EC0-350)
• EC-Council Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (EC0-349)

This program was designed in collaboration with national intelligence organizations and IT industry leaders, ensuring you'll learn emerging technologies and best practices in security governance.

Lead businesses with strong analysis skills:

• Time: 81% of IT master's grads finish in 6-30 months.
• Tuition and fees: $3,785 per 6-month term.

Certifications included in the coursework of this program:

• SAS Certified Base Programmer for SAS 9 Credential
• SAS Certified Statistical Business Analyst Using SAS 9
• Oracle Database SQL (1Z0-071)

Master data mining, visualization, and SQL—and lead analytics at the business of your choice.

A degree for experienced IT professionals ready to lead:

• Time: 93% of grads finish in 18-24 months.
• Tuition and fees: $3,785 per 6-month term.

Included in your program—at no extra cost—is the valuable PMI Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification.

Maximize the opportunities that your IT career path has afforded you—earn your master's and keep moving up.

(From the College of Business.)

Earn the degree that can move your career into IT upper management:

• Time: 98% of grads finish in 6-18 months.
• Tuition and fees: $3,895 per 6-month term.

Careers and jobs this degree will prepare you for:

• Chief technology officer
• Director of IT services
• Senior systems administrator
• Management information system director
• Computer and information systems manager

Learn to navigate emergencies, execute strategies, and optimize systems with the competencies within this specialty MBA.