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Computer Programming Schools in Washington

516 students earned Programming degrees in Washington in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Computer Programming is the 58th most popular major in the state out of a total 301 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Programming Majors in Washington

Programming majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 173
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 161
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 161
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 161
Associate Degree 130
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 28
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 28
Master’s Degree 24

Gender Distribution

In Washington, a programming major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of programming majors in Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 12.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
  • White: 44.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.1%
  • Other Races: 19.0%
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Jobs for Computer Programming Grads in Washington

In this state, there are 90,220 people employed in jobs related to a programming degree, compared to 1,880,050 nationwide.

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Wages for Computer Programming Jobs in Washington

A typical salary for a programming grad in the state is $94,060, compared to a typical salary of $89,580 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Washington that offer programming degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

88 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
1,120 Total Students

In their early career, Digipen grads earn an average salary of $53,333. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at Digipen.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,493 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 49% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,323.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,240 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,928. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,674 a year.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,319 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,756 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $9,157.

#5

Bellevue College

Bellevue
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,286 Total Students

41% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending BC will pay a net price of $8,343. The full-time teacher rate is 34%.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,591 Total Students

77% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, CPTC grads earn an average salary of $33,690. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,488.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,665 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $7,415. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 48% of students receive it.

#8

Peninsula College

Port Angeles
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,727 Total Students

81% of students get financical aid. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $29,167 after graduation.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,369 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,225 after earning their degree at this institution. 67% of students get financical aid.

#10

Olympic College

Bremerton
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,357 Total Students

A typical student attending OC will pay a net price of $7,639. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,562 after earning their degree at this institution. 54% of students get financical aid.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,763 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,048 after earning their degree at this institution. 73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Computer Programming Careers in WA

Some of the careers programming majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 63% $128,200
Web Developers 50% $89,660
Systems Software Developers 34% $121,470
Computer Network Support Specialists 29% $74,380
Computer Science Professors 20% $66,060
Computer Programmers 12% $131,520

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to programming.

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Computer Information Systems 1,857
Computer Science 1,551
Information Technology 815
Computer Software Applications 317
Computer Systems Networking 291
Information Science 214
Data Processing 66
Data Entry 59

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