2023 Best Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Washington
Finding the Best Computer Science Bachelor's Degree School for You
Computer Science is one of the most popular subjects to study in Washington. With 1,551 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 2nd out of all the majors we track in the state.
It's not easy to decide which computer science program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Best Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Washington to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in Washington to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for computer science students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington
The following schools top our list of the Best Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found University of Washington - Seattle Campus to be the best school for computer science students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Washington. Located in the city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public school with a very large student population.
The average amount in student loans that compsci majors at UW Seattle take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $18,015. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $218.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Washington - Bothell Campus is a great place for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. UW Bothell is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Bothell.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, compsci graduates from UW Bothell carry an average student debtload of $18,015. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $218.
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Out of the 11 schools in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, Bellevue College landed the # 3 spot on the list. BC is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Bellevue.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Seattle University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington list. Located in the city of Seattle, Seattle U is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Gonzaga University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington list. Located in the city of Spokane, Gonzaga is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
Seattle Pacific University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. SPU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Seattle.
Washington State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Wazzu is a very large public school located in the distant town of Pullman.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, compsci graduates from Wazzu carry an average student debtload of $22,017. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $150, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Saint Martin’s University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington ranking. Located in the city of Lacey, Saint Martin's is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
On average, compsci graduates from Saint Martin's take out $23,000 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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University of Puget Sound did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Puget Sound is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Tacoma.
Whitworth University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington list. Located in the suburb of Spokane, Whitworth is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Best Computer Science Colleges in the Far Western US Region
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State | Degrees Awarded |
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California | 13,148 |
Oregon | 1,282 |
Nevada | 152 |
Hawaii | 152 |
Alaska | 31 |
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Computer Science Related Rankings by Major
Computer Science is one of 10 different types of computer science programs to choose from.
CompSci Concentrations
Major | Annual Graduates |
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Computer Science | 59,565 |
Majors Similar to CompSci
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Computer Information Systems | 88,434 |
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 11 schools only.
- 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 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Negative Space.
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