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2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate Schools in Washington

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

2 Colleges
$7,322 Avg Tuition & Fees*

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, computer information systems was the most popular one in Washington. In total, 1,857 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Washington.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for computer science students. 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. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Best Value Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate Schools in Washington ranking. Our analysis looked at 2 schools in Washington to see which basic certificate programs offered the best value experiences for CIS students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate Schools in Washington

The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for CIS majors pursuing a basic certificate.

Best Washington Schools for Affordable Quality for an Award Taking Less Than 1 Year in Computer Information Systems

Our analysis found Central Washington University to be the best value school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Washington. CWU is a fairly large public school located in the town of Ellensburg.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at CWU are $8,685 a year.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Central Washington University

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Columbia Basin College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Basic Certificate Schools in Washington list. CBC is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize suburb of Pasco.

CBC undergraduate students pay an average of $5,959 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

Full Computer Information Systems at Columbia Basin College Report

Best Value Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Value Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
California 3,391
Oregon 293
Nevada 111
Hawaii 141

Computer Information Systems is one of 10 different types of computer science programs to choose from.

CIS Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Computer & Information Sciences 51,681
Information Technology 31,531
Informatics 2,726
Other Computer & Information Sciences 1,887
Artificial Intelligence 518
Human-Centered Technology Design 91

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 2 schools only.

  • 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 the rest 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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