2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in Washington
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, computer information systems was ranked 6th in Washington. In fact, 1,857 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
The Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in Washington ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 12 schools in Washington to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best value experiences for CIS students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 10 Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Western Washington University the best value school in Washington for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Bellingham, WWU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at WWU are $8,703 a year. The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at WWU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,522. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $258, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Washington - Tacoma Campus is a great value for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Tacoma, UW Tacoma is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UW Tacoma are $12,196 per year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, CIS majors at UW Tacoma accumulate an average of around $17,914 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $186.
UW Tacoma also made our Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington list, coming in at #2.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Washington - Seattle Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington list. UW Seattle is a fairly large public school located in the city of Seattle.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UW Seattle are $12,076 per year. The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at UW Seattle take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $17,914. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $186.
UW Seattle also took the #3 spot in our Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington rankings.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Eastern Washington University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value computer information systems schools in Washington. EWU is a fairly large public school located in the fringe town of Cheney.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at EWU are $7,922 a year. The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at EWU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $24,406. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $167.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Washington - Bothell Campus. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington list. Located in the large suburb of Bothell, UW Bothell is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
UW Bothell undergraduate students pay an average of $11,950 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at UW Bothell take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $17,914. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $186.
In addition to its great value ranking, UW Bothell is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington list.
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Central Washington University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington list. CWU is a fairly large public school located in the town of Ellensburg.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CWU are $8,685 per year. CIS majors at CWU take out an average of $27,737 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $149.
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Columbia Basin College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington ranking. CBC is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize suburb of Pasco.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at CBC are $5,959 a year.
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With a ranking of #8, Spokane Falls Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Spokane, Spokane Falls Community College is a public school with a small student population.
Spokane Falls Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $3,826 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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Washington State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer information systems students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the town of Pullman, Wazzu is a public school with a fairly large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Wazzu are $12,417 per year.
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Charter College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington list. Located in the medium-sized city of Vancouver, Charter College is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Charter College are $17,208 a year.
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State | Degrees Awarded |
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California | 3,391 |
Oregon | 293 |
Nevada | 111 |
Hawaii | 141 |
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Majors Related to CIS
Computer Information Systems is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to CIS
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Computer Science | 59,565 |
Information Technology | 40,555 |
Information Science | 18,325 |
Computer Systems Networking | 14,700 |
Computer Software & Applications | 14,336 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 12 schools only.
- 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 the rest 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.