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General Computer Science Schools in Washington

1,704 students earned Computer Science degrees in Washington in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, General Computer Science is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 26 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Computer Science Majors in Washington

Computer Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,122
Master’s Degree 227
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 153
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 153
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 153
Associate Degree 123
Post-Master’s Certificate 70
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 70
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

Gender Distribution

In Washington, a computer science major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer science majors in Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 20.2%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
  • White: 39.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 21.5%
  • Other Races: 9.8%
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Jobs for General Computer Science Grads in Washington

In this state, there are 121,180 people employed in jobs related to a computer science degree, compared to 2,790,990 nationwide.

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Wages for General Computer Science Jobs in Washington

A typical salary for a computer science grad in the state is $107,800, compared to a typical salary of $96,200 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Washington that offer computer science degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

470 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,017. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 56% of students receive it. The 2.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

258 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
6,304 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 63% of students receive it.

222 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

The 3.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Wazzu grads earn an average salary of $51,093.

207 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
7,050 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

88% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,514. Graduates earn an average $45,565 after graduation.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,295 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 1.00% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $62,373 after graduation.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,214 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,862. Graduates earn an average $40,851 after graduation. 75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,052 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. 10% of the teachers are full time.

#8

Bellevue College

Bellevue
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,286 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,343. The student loan default rate is 5.30% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,534 after earning their degree at this institution.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
2,756 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

General Computer Science Careers in WA

Some of the careers computer science majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 63% $128,200
Computer Workers 53% $87,760
Web Developers 50% $89,660
Computer and Information Research Scientists 48% $138,110
Computer and Information Systems Managers 46% $148,060
Information Security Analysts 43% $105,080
Systems Software Developers 34% $121,470
Computer Network Support Specialists 29% $74,380
Computer Science Professors 20% $66,060
Computer Programmers 12% $131,520

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