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2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in Washington

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

12 Colleges
$15,636 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$55,862 Avg Salary

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.

2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington

The following schools top our list of the Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

Top 10 Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools

Our analysis found Western Washington University to be the best value school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Washington. Located in the city of Bellingham, WWU is a public school with a 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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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Washington - Tacoma Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington list. Located in the medium-sized city of Tacoma, UW Tacoma is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UW Tacoma are $12,196 a 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 not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #2 on our Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington list.

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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Washington - Seattle Campus helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value computer information systems schools in Washington. UW Seattle is a fairly large public school located in the city of Seattle.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UW Seattle are $12,076 a 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 made our Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington list, coming in at #3.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Eastern Washington University is a great value for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. EWU is a 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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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Washington - Bothell Campus helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best value computer information systems schools in Washington. Located in the suburb of Bothell, UW Bothell is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UW Bothell are $11,950 a 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.

UW Bothell also claimed a spot on our Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.

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Central Washington University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington ranking. CWU is a fairly large public school located in the town of Ellensburg.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at CWU are $8,685 a 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 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 #7 on the list. CBC is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Pasco.

CBC undergraduate students pay an average of $5,959 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

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Spokane Falls Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington list. Located in the midsize city of Spokane, Spokane Falls Community College is a public college with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Spokane Falls Community College are $3,826 a year.

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Washington State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington ranking. Located in the town of Pullman, Wazzu is a public college with a very large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Wazzu are $12,417 a year.

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#10

Charter College

Vancouver, WA

With a ranking of #10, Charter 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 Vancouver, Charter College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Charter College are $17,208 per year.

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Best Value Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
California 3,391
Oregon 293
Nevada 111
Hawaii 141

Computer Information Systems is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to CIS

Related Major Annual Graduates
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).

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