2023 Most Popular Computer Programming Schools in the Far Western US Region
Finding the Best Computer Programming School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, computer programming was ranked #110 in the country. In fact 11,939 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 Most Popular Computer Programming Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 110 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Programming program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Computer Programming Schools in the Far Western US Region
Check out the programming programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Far Western US Region .
Top 15% Most Popular Computer Programming Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Diablo Valley College the most popular school in the Far Western US Region for computer programming students. Diablo Valley is a large public school located in the large suburb of Pleasant Hill.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Orange Coast College is a great place for computer programming students. Located in the midsize city of Costa Mesa, Orange Coast College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Read full report on Computer Programming at Orange Coast College
Out of the 110 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Portland Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Portland Community College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Portland.
While working on their degree, programming majors at Portland Community College accumulate an average of around $24,882 in student debt.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means De Anza College is a great place for computer programming students. De Anza College is a large public school located in the small city of Cupertino.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Green River College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Programming Schools in the Far Western US Region list. GRC is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Auburn.
DigiPen Institute of Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer programming students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the small city of Redmond, Digipen is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
While working on their degree, programming majors at Digipen accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $692.
Read full report on Computer Programming at DigiPen Institute of Technology
Mt. San Antonio College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer programming programs. Mt. SAC is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Walnut.
With a ranking of #8, Santa Monica College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer programming students. Located in the small city of Santa Monica, SMC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
City College of San Francisco landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer programming programs. Located in the city of San Francisco, City College of San Francisco is a public school with a large student population.
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Clover Park Technical College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Programming Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the small city of Lakewood, CPTC is a public school with a small student population.
Read full report on Computer Programming at Clover Park Technical College
With a ranking of #11, North Seattle College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer programming students. North Seattle is a small public school located in the large city of Seattle.
Programming majors at North Seattle take out an average of $19,504 in student loans while working on their egree.
Lake Washington Institute of Technology landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer programming programs. LWTech is a small public school located in the suburb of Kirkland.
Read full report on Computer Programming at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Edmonds Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer programming students. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Lynnwood, Edmonds Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Read full report on Computer Programming at Edmonds Community College
Dominican University of California landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer programming programs. Located in the city of San Rafael, DUofC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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With a ranking of #15, Lane Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer programming students. Located in the rural area of Eugene, Lane Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Read full report on Computer Programming at Lane Community College
Sacramento City College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Programming Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the large city of Sacramento, Sacramento City is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Honorable Mentions
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Computer Programming Schools in the Far Western US Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | College of Southern Nevada | Las Vegas, NV |
| 18 | Foothill College | Los Altos Hills, CA |
| 19 | San Jose City College | San Jose, CA |
| 19 | ABCO Technology | Inglewood, CA |
| 21 | Cabrillo College | Aptos, CA |
| 22 | Sierra College | Rocklin, CA |
Best Computer Programming Colleges by State
Explore the best computer programming schools for a specific state in the Far Western US region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 594 |
| Washington | 327 |
| Oregon | 79 |
| Nevada | 58 |
| Alaska | 0 |
Majors Related to Programming
Computer Programming is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 88,434 |
| Computer Science | 59,565 |
| Information Technology | 40,555 |
| Information Science | 18,325 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 14,700 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 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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