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2023 Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Far Western US Region

341 Colleges
$58,351 Avg Salary
$25,437 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences School for You

In 2020-2021, 254,454 computer and information sciences students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #5 most popular in the country.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences 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. This report analyzed 341 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer & Information Sciences program at each school on the list.

Check out the computer and information sciences programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Far Western US Region .

Our analysis found University of California - Berkeley to be the most popular school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue a degree in the Far Western US Region . UC Berkeley is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Berkeley.

While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at UC Berkeley accumulate an average of around $14,203 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $386.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Washington - Seattle Campus. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public college with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at UW Seattle accumulate an average of around $16,297 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $202.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Southern California is a great place for computer and information sciences students. Located in the city of Los Angeles, USC is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from USC carry an average student debt load of $21,089. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $453.

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The excellent programs at University of California - Irvine helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in the Far Western US Region . UC Irvine is a fairly large public school located in the city of Irvine.

On average, computer and information sciences graduates from UC Irvine take out $18,697 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $164.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of California - San Diego is a great place for computer and information sciences students. Located in the city of La Jolla, UCSD is a public college with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at UCSD take out is $17,575. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $308, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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With a ranking of #6, University of California - Santa Cruz did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer and information sciences students. Located in the city of Santa Cruz, UC Santa Cruz is a public school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at UC Santa Cruz accumulate an average of around $18,188 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $355, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#7

Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR

Oregon State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Oregon State is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Corvallis.

The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at Oregon State take out is $26,584. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $269.

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#8

Stanford University

Stanford, CA

With a ranking of #8, Stanford University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer and information sciences students. Located in the large suburb of Stanford, Stanford is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

Computer & Information Sciences majors at Stanford take out an average of $13,645 in student loans while working on their egree.

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With a ranking of #9, University of California - Los Angeles did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer and information sciences students. UCLA is a very large public school located in the city of Los Angeles.

Computer & Information Sciences majors at UCLA take out an average of $18,004 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $304, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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With a ranking of #10, University of Washington - Tacoma Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer and information sciences students. UW Tacoma is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Tacoma.

Computer & Information Sciences majors at UW Tacoma take out an average of $16,755 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $186.

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#11

College of Southern Nevada

Las Vegas, NV

College of Southern Nevada ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the large city of Las Vegas, CSN is a public school with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at CSN take out is $7,986.

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With a ranking of #12, California State University - Fullerton did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer and information sciences students. Cal State Fullerton is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Fullerton.

On average, computer and information sciences graduates from Cal State Fullerton take out $15,328 in student loans while working on their degree.

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With a ranking of #13, University of California - Davis did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer and information sciences students. UC Davis is a very large public school located in the small suburb of Davis.

While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at UC Davis accumulate an average of around $13,407 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $404.

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#14

Academy of Art University

San Francisco, CA

Academy of Art University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the large city of San Francisco, Academy of Art University is a private for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at Academy of Art University take out is $41,095. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $772.

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With a ranking of #15, Clover Park Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer and information sciences students. Located in the small city of Lakewood, CPTC is a public college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from CPTC carry an average student debt load of $15,625.

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#15

San Diego State University

San Diego, CA

San Diego State University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the city of San Diego, SDSU is a public school with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at SDSU accumulate an average of around $17,220 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #17, California State University - Northridge did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer and information sciences students. Located in the city of Northridge, CSUN is a public college with a very large student population.

On average, computer and information sciences graduates from CSUN take out $17,208 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#18

Green River College

Auburn, WA

Green River College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. GRC is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Auburn.

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#19

Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill, CA

Diablo Valley College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #19 on the list. Diablo Valley is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Pleasant Hill.

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With a ranking of #20, University of California - Riverside did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer and information sciences students. UCR is a fairly large public school located in the city of Riverside.

Computer & Information Sciences majors at UCR take out an average of $20,500 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 $162.

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#21

Naval Postgraduate School

Monterey, CA

With a ranking of #21, Naval Postgraduate School did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer and information sciences students. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Monterey, Naval Postgraduate School is a public college with a small student population.

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California State University - Los Angeles ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the city of Los Angeles, Cal State LA is a public school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at Cal State LA accumulate an average of around $15,763 in student debt.

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University of Washington - Bothell Campus landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer and information sciences programs. UW Bothell is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Bothell.

While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at UW Bothell accumulate an average of around $16,297 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $202.

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#24

Portland State University

Portland, OR

Portland State University ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the large city of Portland, Portland State University is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at Portland State University take out is $27,619.

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#25

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa, CA

With a ranking of #25, Orange Coast College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer and information sciences students. Located in the city of Costa Mesa, Orange Coast College is a public college with a large student population.

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#29

San Jose State University

San Jose, CA
#29

Edmonds Community College

Lynnwood, WA
#31

De Anza College

Cupertino, CA
#32

University of the People

Pasadena, CA
#33

Portland Community College

Portland, OR
#34

Long Beach City College

Long Beach, CA
#36

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, CA
#37

City College of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA
#37

University of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA
#41

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, WA
#44

Whatcom Community College

Bellingham, WA
#45

Seattle University

Seattle, WA
#48

Bellevue College

Bellevue, WA
#49

National University

La Jolla, CA

Additional Award Winners

This section shows the rest of the schools awarded a Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Far Western US Region badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 341 different Far Western US computer and information sciences schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
51 Chaffey College Rancho Cucamonga, CA
51 ABCO Technology Inglewood, CA

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 & Information Sciences Schools in the Far Western US Region award.

Rank College Location
53 California State University - Chico Chico, CA
54 Saint Martin’s University Lacey, WA
55 Santa Rosa Junior College Santa Rosa, CA
56 Coastline Community College Fountain Valley, CA
57 California State University - Monterey Bay Seaside, CA
58 Santa Monica College Santa Monica, CA
59 California State University - Dominguez Hills Carson, CA
60 Seattle Central College Seattle, WA
61 Western Washington University Bellingham, WA
62 Tacoma Community College Tacoma, WA
63 Asher College Sacramento, CA
64 Mt. San Antonio College Walnut, CA
65 Leeward Community College Pearl City, HI
66 Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA
67 Riverside City College Riverside, CA
68 DeVry University - California Pomona, CA

Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges by State

Explore the best computer and information sciences colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US region.

State Degrees Awarded
California 20,550
Washington 5,454
Oregon 1,881
Hawaii 359
Nevada 486
Alaska 60

Computer & Information Sciences Majors to Study

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
Computer Software & Applications 14,336
Computer Programming 11,939
Computer Systems Analysis 2,338
Data Processing 1,955
Other Computer & Information Sciences 1,755
Data Entry 552

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 198,468
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 177,778
Engineering Technologies 85,188
Mathematics & Statistics 52,396
Physical Sciences 50,306

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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Almonroth.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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