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2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Washington

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Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Washington

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual has developed its “Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Washington” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

With 88,434 degrees handed out in 2020-2021, computer information systems is the 9th most popular major in the United States. In 2019-2020, computer information systems graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $54,066 and had an average of $26,787 in loans still to pay off.

Across Washington, there were 1,860 computer information systems graduates with average earnings and debt of $77,877 and $20,148 respectively.

For this year’s “Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Washington” ranking, we looked at 21 colleges that offer a degree in computer information systems. That schools that top this list have a program in computer information systems in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.

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Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Washington

The colleges and universities below are the best for washington cis students.

Top 21 Most Focused Colleges for Computer Information Systems in Washington

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Washington - Tacoma Campus. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Washington list. University of Washington - Tacoma Campus is located in Tacoma, Washington and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 408 ’s CIS degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at UW Tacoma

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Washington - Seattle Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Washington list. Seattle, Washington is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s CIS degrees to 945 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full UW Seattle Computer Information Systems Report

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Whitman College
Walla Walla, Washington

Out of the 21 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, Whitman College landed the #3 spot on the list. Whitman College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Walla Walla, Washington. It awarded 18 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at Whitman College

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Western Washington University
Bellingham, Washington

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Western Washington University. The school came in at #4 for the Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Washington. WWU is a public institution located in Bellingham, Washington. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 139 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at WWU

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City University of Seattle
Seattle, Washington

Out of the 21 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, City University of Seattle landed the #5 spot on the list. This small school is located in Seattle, Washington, and it awarded 21 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at CityU

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Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, Washington

Pacific Lutheran University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Washington ranking, coming in at #6. PLU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Tacoma, Washington. It awarded 22 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Pacific Lutheran University Computer Information Systems Report

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Eastern Washington University
Cheney, Washington

Eastern Washington University ranked #7 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Washington list. Eastern Washington University is a public institution located in Cheney, Washington. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 80 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at Eastern Washington University

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Central Washington University
Ellensburg, Washington

Central Washington University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Washington ranking, coming in at #8. CWU is a public institution located in Ellensburg, Washington. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 81 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Central Washington University

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Spokane Falls Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Washington ranking, coming in at #9. Spokane Falls Community College is a public institution located in Spokane, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 24 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Spokane Falls Community College Computer Information Systems Report

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Renton Technical College
Renton, Washington

Renton Technical College landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Washington ranking. Renton Technical College is a public institution located in Renton, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 17 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Renton Technical College

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Centralia College
Centralia, Washington

Centralia College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Washington ranking. This small school is located in Centralia, Washington, and it awarded 11 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Centralia College Computer Information Systems Report

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University of Washington - Bothell Campus ranked #12 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Washington list. University of Washington - Bothell Campus is a public institution located in Bothell, Washington. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 35 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full UW Bothell Computer Information Systems Report

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Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom
Lakewood, Washington

Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Washington ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Lakewood, Washington, and it awarded 20 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom

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Saint Martin's University
Lacey, Washington

Saint Martin’s University landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Washington ranking. Saint Martin’s University is located in Lacey, Washington and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4 ’s CIS degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Saint Martin’s University Computer Information Systems Report

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Columbia Basin College
Pasco, Washington

Columbia Basin College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Washington ranking. CBC is a medium-sized public school situated in Pasco, Washington. It awarded 10 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Columbia Basin College Computer Information Systems Report

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Olympic College
Bremerton, Washington

Olympic College landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Washington ranking. This small school is located in Bremerton, Washington, and it awarded 10 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Olympic College Computer Information Systems Report

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Charter College
Vancouver, Washington

Charter College ranked #17 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Washington list. This small school is located in Vancouver, Washington, and it awarded 4 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at Charter College

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Washington State University
Pullman, Washington

Washington State University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Washington ranking, coming in at #18. Located in Pullman, Washington, this large public school handed out 11 degrees to qualified ’s CIS students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at Washington State University

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Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, Washington

With a ranking of #19, Seattle Pacific University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Washington list. Located in Seattle, Washington, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 0 degrees to qualified ’s CIS students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at SPU

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Northwest University
Kirkland, Washington

Northwest University ranked #19 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Washington list. Northwest University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Kirkland, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 0 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Northwest University

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Highline College
Des Moines, Washington

Highline College landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Washington ranking. Highline College is a small public school situated in Des Moines, Washington. It awarded 0 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Highline Computer Information Systems Report

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