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2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Washington

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

12 Colleges
$15,636 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$77,877 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Washington ranking. Our analysis looked at 12 schools in Washington to see which 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 Schools in Washington

The following schools top our list of the Best Value Computer Information Systems Colleges.

Top 10 Best Computer Information Systems Schools

$8,703 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Western Washington University to be the best value school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a degree in Washington. Located in the small city of Bellingham, WWU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WWU are $8,703 per year. After completing their degree, CIS graduates from WWU carry an average student debtload of $22,630. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $258.

Full Computer Information Systems at Western Washington University Report

$12,196 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Washington - Tacoma Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Washington list. Located in the midsize city of Tacoma, UW Tacoma is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UW Tacoma are $12,196 per year. While working on their degree, CIS majors at UW Tacoma accumulate an average of around $16,755 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $186, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

UW Tacoma did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Washington list.

Full Computer Information Systems at University of Washington - Tacoma Campus Report

$7,922 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 12 schools in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, Eastern Washington University landed the # 3 spot on the list. EWU is a large public school located in the fringe town of Cheney.

EWU undergraduate students pay an average of $7,922 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, CIS majors at EWU accumulate an average of around $22,936 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $167, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Computer Information Systems at Eastern Washington University Report

$12,076 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 12 schools in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Washington - Seattle Campus landed the # 3 spot on the list. UW Seattle is a very large public school located in the large city of Seattle.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UW Seattle are $12,076 a year. On average, CIS graduates from UW Seattle take out $16,755 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $186, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

UW Seattle did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Washington list.

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$11,950 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Washington - Bothell Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Washington list. Located in the suburb of Bothell, UW Bothell is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UW Bothell are $11,950 a year. After completing their degree, CIS graduates from UW Bothell carry an average student debtload of $16,755. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $186, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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$5,959 Average Tuition & Fees

Columbia Basin College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Washington list. CBC is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize suburb of Pasco.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CBC are $5,959 per year.

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$8,685 Average Tuition & Fees

Central Washington University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Washington ranking. CWU is a large public school located in the town of Ellensburg.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CWU are $8,685 per year. While working on their degree, CIS majors at CWU accumulate an average of around $25,328 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $149, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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$3,826 Average Tuition & Fees

Spokane Falls Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer information systems programs. Located in the midsize city of Spokane, Spokane Falls Community College is a public school with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Spokane Falls Community College are $3,826 a year.

Full Computer Information Systems at Spokane Falls Community College Report

$12,417 Average Tuition & Fees

Washington State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Washington ranking. Located in the town of Pullman, Wazzu is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Wazzu undergraduate students pay an average of $12,417 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

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#10

Charter College

Vancouver, WA
$17,208 Average Tuition & Fees

Charter College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer information systems programs. Located in the midsize city of Vancouver, Charter College is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Charter College are $17,208 a year.

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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 12 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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