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2023 Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region

19 Schools Ranked
$8,551 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$17,495 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. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 19 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones had the most popular online associate degree programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

#1

Portland Community College

Portland, Oregon
142 Total Awards
$4,810 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,561 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Portland Community College the most popular school in the Far Western US Region for computer science students working on their associate degree. Portland Community College is a large public school situated in Portland, Oregon. It awarded 142 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Portland Community College is $4,810. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,670. On average, associate degree students take out $24,561 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 28% were women.

Around 94% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#2

University of the People

Pasadena, California
80 Total Awards

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of the People is a great place for computer science students working on their associate degree. Pasadena, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 80 students in 2020-2021.

Around 16% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, University of the People is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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#3

College of San Mateo

San Mateo, California
36 Total Awards
$1,440 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,091 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend College of San Mateo. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. College of San Mateo is a medium-sized public school located in San Mateo, California that handed out 36 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from California who attend CSM full time pay an average of $1,440 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,114. On average, associate degree students take out $16,091 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 19% were women.

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#4

Laurus College

San Luis Obispo, California
28 Total Awards
$35,609 Avg Student Debt

The excellent associate degree programs at Laurus College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in the Far Western US Region . Laurus College is a very small private for-profit school situated in San Luis Obispo, California. It awarded 28 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $35,609 in student loans. Around 21% of those degree recipients were women.

Laurus College is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#5

Charter College

Vancouver, Washington
27 Total Awards
$28,112 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Charter College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Charter College is a small private for-profit school situated in Vancouver, Washington. It awarded 27 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,112 in student loans. Around 22% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 93% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#6

Kapiolani Community College

Honolulu, Hawaii
25 Total Awards
$3,284 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,042 Avg Student Debt

Kapiolani Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get an associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Kapiolani CC is a medium-sized public school situated in Honolulu, Hawaii. It awarded 25 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $3,284 in tuition and fees if they attend Kapiolani CC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,420. Associate Degree recipients from Kapiolani CC accumulate an average of $16,042 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 16% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 90% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#7

Academy of Art University

San Francisco, California
20 Total Awards
$25,424 Average Tuition & Fees
$34,310 Avg Student Debt

Academy of Art University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get an associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in San Francisco, California, the medium-sized private for-profit school awarded 20 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $25,424 to cover tuition and fees at Academy of Art University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $34,310 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 91% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#7

Peninsula College

Port Angeles, Washington
33 Total Awards
$4,317 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,290 Avg Student Debt

Peninsula College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs. This small public school is located in Port Angeles, Washington, and it awarded 33 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $4,317 in tuition and fees if they attend Peninsula College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,779. Associate Degree recipients from Peninsula College accumulate an average of $16,290 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 36% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 72% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#9

San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia

Visalia, California
16 Total Awards
$20,946 Avg Student Debt

San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia is a small private for-profit school situated in Visalia, California. It awarded 16 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, associate degree students take out $20,946 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 6% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 68% took at least some of their classes online.

Full San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia Report

#10

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Fairbanks, Alaska
15 Total Awards
$9,221 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,145 Avg Student Debt

University of Alaska Fairbanks came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Fairbanks, Alaska is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 15 students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $9,221 in tuition and fees if they attend UAF full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $25,654. Associate Degree recipients from UAF accumulate an average of $18,145 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 27% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 90% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full University of Alaska Fairbanks Report

#11

Klamath Community College

Klamath Falls, Oregon
17 Total Awards
$4,497 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,946 Avg Student Debt

Klamath Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get an associate degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Klamath Community College is a small public school situated in Klamath Falls, Oregon. It awarded 17 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $4,497 in tuition and fees if they attend Klamath Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,125. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,946 in student loans. Around 12% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 64% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#12

Great Basin College

Elko, Nevada
9 Total Awards
$3,683 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,357 Avg Student Debt

Great Basin College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Great Basin College is located in Elko, Nevada and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 9 associate degrees to qualified students.

Students from Nevada who attend Great Basin College full time pay an average of $3,683 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,399. Associate Degree recipients from Great Basin College accumulate an average of $17,357 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 11% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Great Basin College Report

10 Total Awards
$6,483 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,134 Avg Student Debt

Southwestern Oregon Community College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs. Located in Coos Bay, Oregon, the small public school handed out 10 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.

SWOCC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $6,483. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,134 in student loans. Around 10% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 76% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#13

Hawaii Pacific University

Honolulu, Hawaii
5 Total Awards
$30,020 Average Tuition & Fees

Hawaii Pacific University landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs. Located in Honolulu, Hawaii, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 5 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.

Hawaii Pacific University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $30,020. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 40% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 47% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Hawaii Pacific University Report

#15

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara, California
34 Total Awards
$1,232 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,459 Avg Student Debt

Santa Barbara City College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs. SBCC is located in Santa Barbara, California and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 34 associate degrees to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $1,232 in tuition and fees if they attend SBCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,912. On average, associate degree students take out $21,459 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 24% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 59% took at least some of their classes online.

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1 Total Awards
$15,390 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,458 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #16, California Institute of Arts & Technology did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree. California Institute of Arts & Technology is located in San Diego, California and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 associate degrees to qualified students.

If you want to attend California Institute of Arts & Technology, expect to pay an average of $15,390 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,458 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, California Institute of Arts & Technology is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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$10,805 Average Tuition & Fees

California Intercontinental University landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $10,805 to cover tuition and fees at California Intercontinental University. The school does not offer an in-state discount.

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

Full California Intercontinental University Report

#17

Bates Technical College

Tacoma, Washington
10 Total Awards
$6,511 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #17, Bates Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree. Bates Technical College is located in Tacoma, Washington and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 10 associate degrees to qualified students.

Students from Washington who attend Bates Technical College full time pay an average of $6,511 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,278. Of those students who received their degree, 30% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 26% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#17

Compton College

Compton, California
$1,142 Average Tuition & Fees

Compton College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Compton College is $1,142. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,990.

In 2019-2020 about 34% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 19 schools only.

References

  • 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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