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2023 Most Popular Online Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region

21 Schools Ranked
$18,918 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$23,486 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Most Popular Online Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 21 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones had the most popular online bachelor's 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

University of the People

Pasadena, California
212 Total Awards

Our 2023 rankings named University of the People the most popular school in the Far Western US Region for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. University of the People is a large private not-for-profit school located in Pasadena, California that handed out 212 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 17% of those degree recipients were women.

University of the People is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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#2

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, Washington
190 Total Awards
$8,685 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,810 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Central Washington University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Ellensburg, Washington, the fairly large public school handed out 190 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $8,685 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend CWU. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $25,213. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,810 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 24% were women.

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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#3

Academy of Art University

San Francisco, California
137 Total Awards
$25,424 Average Tuition & Fees
$35,764 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Academy of Art University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in the Far Western US Region . Academy of Art University is a medium-sized private for-profit school situated in San Francisco, California. It awarded 137 bachelor’s degrees 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. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Academy of Art University accumulate an average of $35,764 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.

Around 91% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#4

National University

La Jolla, California
84 Total Awards
$32,281 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend National University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. This fairly large private not-for-profit school is located in La Jolla, California, and it awarded 84 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $32,281 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 8% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 39% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#6

Brandman University

Irvine, California
36 Total Awards
$12,480 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,173 Avg Student Debt

Brandman University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Irvine, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 36 students in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $12,480 to cover tuition and fees at Brandman. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,173 in student loans. Around 19% of those degree recipients were women.

Brandman is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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#7

California Baptist University

Riverside, California
53 Total Awards
$37,018 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,767 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #7, California Baptist University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. California Baptist University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in Riverside, California that handed out 53 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Cal Baptist, expect to pay an average of $37,018 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,767 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 6% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 98% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full California Baptist University Report

#8

City University of Seattle

Seattle, Washington
25 Total Awards
$29,693 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #8, City University of Seattle did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. CityU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Seattle, Washington. It awarded 25 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $29,693 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 28% were women.

Around 88% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full City University of Seattle Report

#9

Hawaii Pacific University

Honolulu, Hawaii
22 Total Awards
$30,020 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,890 Avg Student Debt

Hawaii Pacific University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in Honolulu, Hawaii, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 22 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Hawaii Pacific University, expect to pay an average of $30,020 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,890 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 18% were women.

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

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#10

Oregon Institute of Technology

Klamath Falls, Oregon
31 Total Awards
$11,732 Average Tuition & Fees
$30,808 Avg Student Debt

Oregon Institute of Technology landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer science programs. OIT is located in Klamath Falls, Oregon and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 31 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at OIT is $11,732. Out-of-state students pay an average of $32,625. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from OIT accumulate an average of $30,808 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 6% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 31% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#11

Eastern Oregon University

La Grande, Oregon
12 Total Awards
$9,696 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,594 Avg Student Debt

Eastern Oregon University landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer science programs. Eastern Oregon University is a small public school located in La Grande, Oregon that handed out 12 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $9,696 in tuition and fees if they attend EOU full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $22,386. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $29,594 in loans while pursuing their degree.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 95% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#12

Laurus College

San Luis Obispo, California
10 Total Awards

Laurus College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Laurus College is a private for-profit institution located in San Luis Obispo, California. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 10 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 20% of those degree recipients were women.

Laurus College is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

Full Laurus College Report

#13

Charter College

Vancouver, Washington
4 Total Awards
$46,845 Avg Student Debt

Charter College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in Vancouver, Washington, the small private for-profit school handed out 4 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Charter College accumulate an average of $46,845 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 25% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 93% took at least some of their classes online.

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#14

University of La Verne

La Verne, California
39 Total Awards
$45,850 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,854 Avg Student Debt

University of La Verne did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #14 on the list. La Verne, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 39 students in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend ULV, expect to pay an average of $45,850 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from ULV accumulate an average of $27,854 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 23% were women.

Since ULV is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

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3 Total Awards
$10,805 Average Tuition & Fees

California Intercontinental University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #14 on the list. California Intercontinental University is a very small private for-profit school located in Irvine, California that handed out 3 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at California Intercontinental University is $10,805. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.

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.

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2 Total Awards
$14,040 Average Tuition & Fees
$30,181 Avg Student Debt

Linfield University - Online and Continuing Education ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in McMinnville, Oregon, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 2 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Linfield OCE, expect to pay an average of $14,040 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,181 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 95% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#17

Great Basin College

Elko, Nevada
1 Total Awards
$3,683 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,254 Avg Student Debt

Great Basin College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #17 on the list. Elko, Nevada is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1 students in 2020-2021.

Students from Nevada who attend Great Basin College full time pay an average of $3,683 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,399. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Great Basin College accumulate an average of $27,254 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Around 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#17

United States University

San Diego, California
1 Total Awards
$5,700 Average Tuition & Fees

United States University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in San Diego, California, the small private for-profit school awarded 1 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at USU is $5,700. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.

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

Full United States University Report

#17

Golden Gate University - San Francisco

San Francisco, California
1 Total Awards
$11,343 Average Tuition & Fees
$35,348 Avg Student Debt

Golden Gate University - San Francisco landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer science programs. Located in San Francisco, California, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 1 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Golden Gate University - San Francisco is $11,343. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $35,348 in loans while pursuing their degree.

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

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#20

Westcliff University

Irvine, California
$16,550 Average Tuition & Fees

Westcliff University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #20 on the list.

If you want to attend Westcliff University, expect to pay an average of $16,550 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 68% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Westcliff University Report

#20

Mount Saint Mary's University

Los Angeles, California
$45,388 Average Tuition & Fees
$30,131 Avg Student Debt

Mount Saint Mary’s University ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $45,388 to cover tuition and fees at MSMU. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $30,131 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 21 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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