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Computer Science Schools in Washington

306 students earned CompSci degrees in Washington in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Computer Science is the 13th most popular major in the state.

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
Master’s Degree 227
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: 10.5%
  • Black or African American: 2.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.3%
  • White: 20.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 55.6%
  • Other Races: 8.8%
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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 8 colleges in Washington that offer compsci degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $35,109. The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Seattle U.

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

It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,968 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,017.

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

In their early career, Wazzu grads earn an average salary of $51,093. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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

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. The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at UW Bothell.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,052 Total Students

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

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
5,364 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,968 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 78%. The 2.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
1,638 Total Students

An average student at Saint Martin's will pay a net price of $22,580. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,514. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate.

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 538
Information Science 212
Information Technology 197
Computer Programming 24
Computer Software Applications 14

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