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Computer Science Schools in Washington

1,704 students earned CompSci degrees in Washington in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Computer Science is the 10th most popular major out of a total 301 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,122
Master’s Degree 227
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 153
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 153
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 153
Associate Degree 123
Post-Master’s Certificate 70
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 70
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 20.2%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
  • White: 39.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 21.5%
  • Other Races: 9.8%
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Jobs for Computer Science Grads in Washington

In this state, there are 121,180 people employed in jobs related to a compsci degree, compared to 2,790,990 nationwide.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in Washington

A typical salary for a compsci grad in the state is $107,800, compared to a typical salary of $96,200 nationwide.

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

470 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

The 2.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 56% of students receive it.

258 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
6,304 Total Students

The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at UW Bothell. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,562. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The 3.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Wazzu grads earn an average salary of $51,093.

207 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
7,050 Total Students

The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Seattle U. The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 78%.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. 88% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,514.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,295 Total Students

An average student at Gonzaga will pay a net price of $34,451. The student loan default rate is 1.00% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,214 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $6,862. 100% of the teachers are full time.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,052 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 10% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.

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Bellevue College

Bellevue
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,286 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,343. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
2,756 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. Graduates earn an average $42,602 after graduation.

Computer Science Careers in WA

Some of the careers compsci majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 63% $128,200
Computer Workers 53% $87,760
Web Developers 50% $89,660
Computer and Information Research Scientists 48% $138,110
Computer and Information Systems Managers 46% $148,060
Information Security Analysts 43% $105,080
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 compsci.

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Computer Information Systems 1,857
Information Technology 815
Computer Programming 327
Computer Software Applications 317
Computer Systems Networking 291
Information Science 214
Data Processing 66
Data Entry 16

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