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2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Washington

21 Schools Ranked
$45,497 Average Earnings
$19,760 Avg Student Debt

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which computer science program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Best Computer Science Schools in Washington ranking. Our analysis looked at 21 schools in Washington to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for computer science students.

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Top Computer Science Schools in Washington

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

DigiPen Institute of Technology

Redmond, Washington
$46,263 Average Earnings
$29,236 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found DigiPen Institute of Technology to be the best school for computer science students in Washington.

Degree recipients from Digipen accumulate an average of $29,236 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $829.After graduating from Digipen, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $46,263 during the early years of their career.

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#2

Saint Martin's University

Lacey, Washington
$50,383 Average Earnings
$23,178 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 21 schools in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, Saint Martin’s University landed the # 2 spot on the list.

Degree recipients from Saint Martin’s accumulate an average of $23,178 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Saint Martin’s graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $50,383 during the early year of their career.

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$52,004 Average Earnings
$18,619 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 21 schools in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Washington - Tacoma Campus landed the # 3 spot on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,619 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $258 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, UW Tacoma graduates make an average of $52,004 annually.

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$57,782 Average Earnings
$18,284 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Washington - Seattle Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Washington list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,284 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $303 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from UW Seattle, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $57,782 during the early years of their career.

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#5

Bellevue College

Bellevue, Washington
$53,966 Average Earnings
$19,741 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Bellevue College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Computer Science Schools in Washington list.

On average, students take out $19,741 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, BC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $53,966 during the early year of their career.

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$57,527 Average Earnings
$17,547 Avg Student Debt

University of Washington - Bothell Campus landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer science programs.

Degree recipients from UW Bothell accumulate an average of $17,547 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $263, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from UW Bothell, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $57,527 during the early years of their career.

Full University of Washington - Bothell Campus Report

#7

Seattle University

Seattle, Washington
$51,066 Average Earnings
$20,543 Avg Student Debt

Seattle University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Schools in Washington ranking.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,543 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $708 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Seattle U, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $51,066 during the early years of their career.

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#8

Western Washington University

Bellingham, Washington
$36,481 Average Earnings
$20,477 Avg Student Debt

Western Washington University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Schools in Washington ranking.

On average, students take out $20,477 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $259 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, WWU graduates make an average of $36,481 annually.

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$51,320 Average Earnings
$18,538 Avg Student Debt

Lake Washington Institute of Technology landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer science programs.

Degree recipients from LWTech accumulate an average of $18,538 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, LWTech graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $51,320 during the early year of their career.

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#10

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, Washington
$49,703 Average Earnings
$23,778 Avg Student Debt

Seattle Pacific University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer science programs.

On average, students take out $23,778 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $394, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, SPU graduates make an average of $49,703 annually.

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#11

North Seattle College

Seattle, Washington
$52,851 Average Earnings
$17,979 Avg Student Debt

North Seattle College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Schools in Washington ranking.

On average, students take out $17,979 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from North Seattle, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $52,851 during the early years of their career.

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#12

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
$49,774 Average Earnings
$22,489 Avg Student Debt

Washington State University landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer science programs.

Degree recipients from Wazzu accumulate an average of $22,489 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $312, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Wazzu graduates make an average of $49,774 annually.

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#13

Clover Park Technical College

Lakewood, Washington
$41,883 Average Earnings
$16,810 Avg Student Debt

Clover Park Technical College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Computer Science Schools in Washington list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,810 in student loans. During the early years of their career, CPTC graduates make an average of $41,883 annually.

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#14

Eastern Washington University

Cheney, Washington
$41,008 Average Earnings
$23,697 Avg Student Debt

Eastern Washington University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students. It came in at #14 on the list.

On average, students take out $23,697 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $165 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, EWU graduates make an average of $41,008 annually.

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#15

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, Washington
$39,823 Average Earnings
$22,759 Avg Student Debt

Central Washington University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer science programs.

On average, students take out $22,759 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $204. During the early years of their career, CWU graduates make an average of $39,823 annually.

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#16

Spokane Community College

Spokane, Washington
$37,399 Average Earnings
$18,445 Avg Student Debt

Spokane Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students. It came in at #16 on the list.

Degree recipients from Spokane Community College accumulate an average of $18,445 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Spokane Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,399 during the early year of their career.

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#17

Tacoma Community College

Tacoma, Washington
$43,924 Average Earnings
$18,614 Avg Student Debt

Tacoma Community College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer science programs.

On average, students take out $18,614 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Tacoma Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,924 during the early year of their career.

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#18

Clark College

Vancouver, Washington
$35,720 Average Earnings
$16,706 Avg Student Debt

Clark College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Computer Science Schools in Washington list.

Degree recipients from Clark College accumulate an average of $16,706 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Clark College graduates make an average of $35,720 annually.

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#19

Columbia Basin College

Pasco, Washington
$49,655 Average Earnings
$18,350 Avg Student Debt

Columbia Basin College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students. It came in at #19 on the list.

Degree recipients from CBC accumulate an average of $18,350 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, CBC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $49,655 during the early year of their career.

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#20

Wenatchee Valley College

Wenatchee, Washington
$37,404 Average Earnings
$16,207 Avg Student Debt

Wenatchee Valley College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students. It came in at #20 on the list.

On average, students take out $16,207 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, WVC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,404 during the early year of their career.

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#21

Spokane Falls Community College

Spokane, Washington
$31,050 Average Earnings
$16,790 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #21, Spokane Falls Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working.

On average, students take out $16,790 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Spokane Falls Community College graduates make an average of $31,050 annually.

Full Spokane Falls Community College Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 21 schools only.

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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