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Computer Science Schools in Washington

In <nil>, 1,735 students earned their CompSci degrees in WA.

In this state, Computer Science is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 11 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in Washington

CompSci majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,266
Master’s Degree 186
Associate Degree 146
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 76
Post-Master’s Certificate 57
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 57
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of compsci majors in Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 27.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%
  • White: 36.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.6%
  • Other Races: 8.8%
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Jobs for Computer Science Grads in Washington

There are 121,180 people in the state and 2,790,990 people in the nation working in compsci jobs.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in Washington

CompSci grads earn an average of $107,800 in the state and $96,200 nationwide.

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

470 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
52,434 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,933. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 54% of students receive it.

258 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
6,052 Total Students

64% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

222 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
29,843 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. A typical student attending Wazzu will pay a net price of $8,947. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $53,297 after earning their degree at this institution.

207 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
7,268 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $61,038 a year. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
10,176 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $47,333 after graduation. A typical student attending CWU will pay a net price of $17,234. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
7,381 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.20%. An average student at Gonzaga will pay a net price of $30,828. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,097 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,150. The 1.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
1,996 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. 8% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#8

Bellevue College

Bellevue
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,546 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 38% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 36%. This public school has an average net price of $7,929.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
2,681 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Computer Science Careers in WA

Some of the careers compsci 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

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to compsci.

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Computer Information Systems 1,857
Information Technology 815
Computer Programming 327
Computer Software Applications 317
Computer Systems Networking 291
Information Science 214
Data Processing 66
Data Entry 16

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