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Computer Science in Washington

Computer Science Schools in Washington

1,723 students earned Computer Science degrees in Washington in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Computer Science is the 6th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in Washington

Computer Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,250
Master’s Degree 267
Associate Degree 136
Post-Master’s Certificate 64
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 64
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer science majors in Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 27.6%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
  • White: 32.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 21.2%
  • Other Races: 10.2%
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Jobs for Computer Science Grads in Washington

There are 121,180 people in the state and 2,790,990 people in the nation working in computer science jobs.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in Washington

Computer Science grads earn an average of $107,800 in the state and $96,200 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Washington that offer computer science degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

470 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 58% of students receive it.

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258 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
6,304 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 64%. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate.

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222 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 84%. It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate.

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207 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
7,050 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $33,700. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 68%.

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48 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it.

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44 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
7,295 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $34,331.

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33 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,214 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. A typical student attending Renton Technical College will pay a net price of $7,288. 73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Bellevue College

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32 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,286 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 28%. A typical student attending BC will pay a net price of $8,774.

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32 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,052 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 8%. The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at CityU. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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29 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
2,756 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at Whitworth. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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Computer Science Careers in WA

Some of the careers computer science majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Computer Workers 53% $87,760
Web Developers 50% $89,660
Computer and Information Systems Managers 46% $148,060
Computer Network Support Specialists 29% $74,380
Computer Programmers 12% $131,520

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