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2023 Best Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region

14 Schools Ranked
$4,724 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$12,766 Avg Student Debt

There are so many computer science programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamp with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Best Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 14 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which undergraduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for computer science students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

View our full ranking methodology.

Top Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Asher College

Sacramento, California
$19,817 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Asher College the best school in the Far Western US Region for computer science students working on their undergraduate certificate.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Asher College accumulate an average of $19,817 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Asher College. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

Full Asher College Report

#2

San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia

Visalia, California
$11,731 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,731 in student loans.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia. In fact, around 68% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#3

Bellevue College

Bellevue, Washington
$4,057 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Bellevue College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list.

Students from Washington who attend BC full time pay an average of $4,057 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,594.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at BC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 98% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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$4,609 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lake Washington Institute of Technology. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at LWTech is $4,609. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,146.

One thing to take note of is that LWTech does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 75% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Lake Washington Institute of Technology Report

#5

MTI College

Sacramento, California
$10,278 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend MTI College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,278 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since MTI College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 9% took at least some of their classes online.

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#6

Portland Community College

Portland, Oregon
$4,810 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,152 Avg Student Debt

Portland Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking.

In-state students pay an average of $4,810 in tuition and fees if they attend Portland Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,670. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $22,152 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Portland Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 94% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#7

Clover Park Technical College

Lakewood, Washington
$5,740 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,786 Avg Student Debt

Clover Park Technical College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list.

If you want to attend CPTC, expect to pay an average of $5,740 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $17,786 in loans while pursuing their degree.

CPTC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 35% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#8

Wenatchee Valley College

Wenatchee, Washington
$4,320 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,885 Avg Student Debt

Wenatchee Valley College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate computer science programs.

In-state students pay an average of $4,320 in tuition and fees if they attend WVC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,734. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,885 in student loans.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at WVC. In fact, around 48% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#9

Clark College

Vancouver, Washington
$4,529 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,732 Avg Student Debt

Clark College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list.

Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $4,529 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Clark College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,133. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,732 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Clark College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 97% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#10

Spokane Community College

Spokane, Washington
$3,826 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,531 Avg Student Debt

Spokane Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #10 on the list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Spokane Community College is $3,826. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,135. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Spokane Community College accumulate an average of $16,531 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Spokane Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 65% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#11

Columbia Basin College

Pasco, Washington
$5,959 Average Tuition & Fees

Columbia Basin College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking.

Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $5,959 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend CBC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,735.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at CBC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 89% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Columbia Basin College Report

#12

Tacoma Community College

Tacoma, Washington
$4,929 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,888 Avg Student Debt

Tacoma Community College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate computer science programs.

Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $4,929 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Tacoma Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,391. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,888 in student loans.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Tacoma Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 85% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Tacoma Community College Report

#13

College of Southern Nevada

Las Vegas, Nevada
$3,848 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,460 Avg Student Debt

College of Southern Nevada ranked #13 on this year’s Best Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at CSN is $3,848. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,534. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from CSN accumulate an average of $15,460 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

CSN does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 66% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#14

Lane Community College

Eugene, Oregon
$5,333 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,481 Avg Student Debt

Lane Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking.

Full-time students from Oregon pay an average of $5,333 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Lane Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,345. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $19,481 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Lane Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 50% took at least some of their classes online.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 14 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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