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2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Washington

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

12 Colleges
$15,636 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$77,877 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems 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 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 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 Schools in Washington

Check out the CIS programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.

Top 10 Best Computer Information Systems Schools

$8,703 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Western Washington University to be the best value school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a degree in Washington. Located in the small 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. CIS majors at WWU take out an average of $22,630 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $258, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Computer Information Systems at Western Washington University Report

$12,196 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Washington - Tacoma Campus. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Washington list. Located in the medium-sized city of Tacoma, UW Tacoma is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UW Tacoma are $12,196 a year. On average, CIS graduates from UW Tacoma take out $16,755 in student loans while working on their degree. 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 did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Washington list.

Full Computer Information Systems at University of Washington - Tacoma Campus Report

$7,922 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Eastern Washington University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Washington list. EWU is a fairly large public school located in the fringe town of Cheney.

EWU undergraduate students pay an average of $7,922 in in-state tuition and fees each year. On average, CIS graduates from EWU take out $22,936 in student loans while working on their degree. 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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$12,076 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Washington - Seattle Campus is a great value for computer information systems students. UW Seattle is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Seattle.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UW Seattle are $12,076 a year. After completing their degree, CIS graduates from UW Seattle carry an average student debtload of $16,755. 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 #2 spot in our Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Washington rankings.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at University of Washington - Seattle Campus

$11,950 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Washington - Bothell Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Washington list. Located in the large suburb of Bothell, UW Bothell is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UW Bothell are $11,950 per year. CIS majors at UW Bothell take out an average of $16,755 in student loans while working on their egree. 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 best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, UW Bothell is ranked #3 for overall quality for CIS in Washington.

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$5,959 Average Tuition & Fees

Columbia Basin College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #6 on the list. CBC is a medium-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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$8,685 Average Tuition & Fees

Central Washington University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #7 on the list. CWU is a large public school located in the distant town of Ellensburg.

CWU undergraduate students pay an average of $8,685 in in-state tuition and fees each year. On average, CIS graduates from CWU take out $25,328 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $149.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Central Washington University

$3,826 Average Tuition & Fees

Spokane Falls Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Spokane, Spokane Falls Community College is a public college 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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$12,417 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #9, Washington State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer information systems students. Located in the distant town of Pullman, Wazzu is a public college with a very large student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Wazzu are $12,417 per year.

Wazzu excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Washington list.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Washington State University

#10

Charter College

Vancouver, WA
$17,208 Average Tuition & Fees

Charter College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Washington ranking. Located in the midsize city of Vancouver, Charter College is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Charter College undergraduate students pay an average of $17,208 in in-state tuition and fees each 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 Colleges 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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