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2023 Best Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region

21 Schools Ranked
$7,512 Avg Tuition & Fees*

There are so many computer science programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamp with offerings that you might find attractive.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Best Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 21 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones offered the best basic certificate programs for computer science students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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Top Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Saint Martin's University

Lacey, Washington
$40,690 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Saint Martin’s University to be the best school for computer science students who want to pursue a basic certificate in the Far Western US Region .

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $40,690 to cover tuition and fees at Saint Martin’s. The school does not offer an in-state discount.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Saint Martin’s. During the 2019-2020 year, about 34% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Saint Martin’s University Report

#2

Bellevue College

Bellevue, Washington
$4,057 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 21 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Bellevue College landed the # 2 spot on the list.

In-state students pay an average of $4,057 in tuition and fees if they attend BC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,594.

BC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 98% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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$4,609 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Lake Washington Institute of Technology is a great place for computer science students working on their basic certificate.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at LWTech is $4,609. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,146.

LWTech does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 75% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#4

Western Washington University

Bellingham, Washington
$8,703 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent basic certificate programs at Western Washington University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer science schools in the Far Western US Region .

In-state students pay an average of $8,703 in tuition and fees if they attend WWU full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $25,930.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at WWU. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 6% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Western Washington University Report

#5

University of Phoenix - California

Costa Mesa, California

The excellent basic certificate programs at University of Phoenix - California helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer science schools in the Far Western US Region .

Some students may be able to take online classes at UOPX - California. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 33% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#6

San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia

Visalia, California

San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking.

San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 68% took at least some of their classes online.

Full San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia Report

#7

North Seattle College

Seattle, Washington
$4,799 Average Tuition & Fees

North Seattle College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #7 on the list.

North Seattle does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $4,799. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.

One thing to take note of is that North Seattle does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.

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#8

University of Phoenix - Hawaii

Honolulu, Hawaii

University of Phoenix - Hawaii did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #8 on the list.

UOPX - Hawaii does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 38% took at least some of their classes online.

Full University of Phoenix - Hawaii Report

#9

Asher College

Sacramento, California

Asher College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking.

If you are interested in distance education, Asher College is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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#10

MTI College

Sacramento, California

MTI College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate computer science programs.

MTI College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 9% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#11

Clover Park Technical College

Lakewood, Washington
$5,740 Average Tuition & Fees

Clover Park Technical College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate computer science programs.

CPTC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $5,740. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.

Online courses are available at CPTC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 35% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#12

Portland Community College

Portland, Oregon
$4,810 Average Tuition & Fees

Portland Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list.

Students from Oregon who attend Portland Community College full time pay an average of $4,810 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,670.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Portland Community College. In fact, around 94% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#13

Spokane Community College

Spokane, Washington
$3,826 Average Tuition & Fees

Spokane Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list.

Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $3,826 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Spokane Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,135.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Spokane Community College. In 2019-2020 about 65% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#14

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, Washington
$8,685 Average Tuition & Fees

Central Washington University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list.

Students from Washington who attend CWU full time pay an average of $8,685 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $25,213.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at CWU. During the 2019-2020 year, about 98% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#15

College of Southern Nevada

Las Vegas, Nevada
$3,848 Average Tuition & Fees

College of Southern Nevada landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate computer science programs.

In-state students pay an average of $3,848 in tuition and fees if they attend CSN full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,534.

Some students may be able to take online classes at CSN. In fact, around 66% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#16

Tacoma Community College

Tacoma, Washington
$4,929 Average Tuition & Fees

Tacoma Community College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking.

Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $4,929 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Tacoma Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,391.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Tacoma Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 85% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#17

Clark College

Vancouver, Washington
$4,529 Average Tuition & Fees

Clark College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #17 on the list.

In-state students pay an average of $4,529 in tuition and fees if they attend Clark College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,133.

Clark College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 97% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#18

Chemeketa Community College

Salem, Oregon
$5,850 Average Tuition & Fees

Chemeketa Community College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate computer science programs.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Chemeketa Community College is $5,850. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,275.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Chemeketa Community College. In 2019-2020 about 93% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#19

Columbia Basin College

Pasco, Washington
$5,959 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #19, Columbia Basin College did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working on their basic certificate.

Students from Washington who attend CBC full time pay an average of $5,959 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,735.

Some students may be able to take online classes at CBC. In fact, around 89% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Columbia Basin College Report

#20

Lane Community College

Eugene, Oregon
$5,333 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #20, Lane Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working on their basic certificate.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Lane Community College is $5,333. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,345.

One thing to take note of is that Lane Community College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 50% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Lane Community College Report

#21

Spokane Falls Community College

Spokane, Washington
$3,826 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #21, Spokane Falls Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working on their basic certificate.

In-state students pay an average of $3,826 in tuition and fees if they attend Spokane Falls Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,135.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Spokane Falls Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 89% took at least some of their classes online.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 21 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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