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2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Washington

21 Colleges
$77,877 Avg Salary
$20,148 Avg Student Debt

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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Washington to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 21 schools in Washington to see which ones were the most popular programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Information Systems program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Colleges.

Our analysis found University of Washington - Seattle Campus to be the most popular school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a degree in Washington. UW Seattle is a very large public school located in the large city of Seattle.

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.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Washington - Tacoma Campus. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular 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.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from UW Tacoma carry an average student debt load of $16,755. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $186, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Western Washington University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Washington list. Located in the city of Bellingham, WWU is a public school with a large student population.

On average, CIS graduates from WWU take out $22,630 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $258.

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Out of the 21 schools in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, Central Washington University landed the # 4 spot on the list. CWU is a large public school located in the town of Ellensburg.

On average, CIS graduates from CWU take out $25,328 in student loans while working on their degree. 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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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Eastern Washington University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Washington list. EWU is a fairly large public school located in the town of Cheney.

On average, CIS graduates from EWU take out $22,936 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $167, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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University of Washington - Bothell Campus ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular 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 amount in student loans that CIS majors at UW Bothell take out is $16,755. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $186, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Spokane Falls Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Washington list. Located in the medium-sized city of Spokane, Spokane Falls Community College is a public school with a small student population.

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Pacific Lutheran University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools in Washington ranking. PLU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Tacoma.

While working on their degree, CIS majors at PLU accumulate an average of around $19,874 in student debt.

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City University of Seattle did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #9 on the list. CityU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Seattle.

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Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #10 on the list. Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Lakewood.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Information Systems Schools 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 21 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).

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