by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 9 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Computer Programming Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 2,192 degrees in computer programming to qualified students.
Jump to one of the following sections: * Degree-Level Rankings
The programming program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Computer Programming rankings. We derive our Best Overall Computer Programming School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
The programming school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Computer Programming Schools in the Far Western US Region. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we've developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you. Go ahead and give it a try, or bookmark the link so you can check it out later.
Read more about College Factual's methodology.
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the programming degrees they offer, see the list below.
Any student pursuing a degree in computer programming has to look into Bellevue College. BC is a fairly large public college located in the city of Bellevue. This college ranks 12th out of 51 schools for overall quality in the state of Washington.
There were roughly 30 computer programming students who graduated with this degree at BC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in computer programming from Bellevue College
Lake Washington Institute of Technology is a wonderful choice for students interested in a degree in computer programming. LWTech is a small public school located in the large suburb of Kirkland. A Best Colleges rank of #532 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means LWTech is a great school overall.
There were roughly 50 computer programming students who graduated with this degree at LWTech in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in computer programming from Lake Washington Institute of Technology
It is hard to beat North Seattle College if you wish to pursue a degree in computer programming. North Seattle is a small public college located in the city of Seattle. This college ranks 28th out of 51 colleges for overall quality in the state of Washington.
There were roughly 50 computer programming students who graduated with this degree at North Seattle in the most recent data year. Computer Programming degree recipients from North Seattle College receive an earnings boost of about $19,462 above the average income of computer programming majors.
More information about a degree in computer programming from North Seattle College
Any student who is interested in computer programming needs to look into Portland Community College. Portland Community College is a large public college located in the city of Portland. A Best Colleges rank of #300 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Portland Community College is a great college overall.
There were about 133 computer programming students who graduated with this degree at Portland Community College in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the programming program earn around $38,342 for their early career.
More information about a degree in computer programming from Portland Community College
CSN is a very large public college located in the large city of Las Vegas. A Best Colleges rank of #443 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means CSN is a great college overall.
There were roughly 36 computer programming students who graduated with this degree at CSN in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in computer programming from College of Southern Nevada
CPTC is a small public college located in the city of Lakewood. A Best Colleges rank of #389 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means CPTC is a great college overall.
There were about 51 computer programming students who graduated with this degree at CPTC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in computer programming from Clover Park Technical College
Located in the small city of Redmond, Digipen is a private for-profit school with a small student population. This school ranks 47th out of 51 colleges for overall quality in the state of Washington.
There were roughly 88 computer programming students who graduated with this degree at Digipen in the most recent year we have data available. Computer Programming degree recipients from DigiPen Institute of Technology earn a boost of around $28,734 over the average income of computer programming majors.
More information about a degree in computer programming from DigiPen Institute of Technology
Located in the rural area of Eugene, Lane Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. This college ranks 16th out of 30 colleges for overall quality in the state of Oregon.
There were roughly 38 computer programming students who graduated with this degree at Lane Community College in the most recent data year. After graduating, programming degree recipients usually make an average of $30,039 at the beginning of their careers.
More information about a degree in computer programming from Lane Community College
Located in the midsize suburb of Pasco, CBC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. This college ranks 25th out of 51 colleges for overall quality in the state of Washington.
There were roughly 2 computer programming students who graduated with this degree at CBC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in computer programming from Columbia Basin College
Located in the city of San Francisco, Academy of Art University is a private for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #223 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Academy of Art University is a great university overall.
There were about 3 computer programming students who graduated with this degree at Academy of Art University in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in computer programming from Academy of Art UniversityExplore the best computer programming schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 330 | 594 |
| Washington | 300 | 327 |
| Oregon | 266 | 79 |
| Nevada | 192 | 58 |
| Alaska | 119 | 0 |
Computer Programming is one of 10 different types of Computer & Information Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Computer Programming | 1,845 |
| App Specific Computer Programming | 299 |
| Computer Programming Certifications | 44 |
| Other Computer Programming | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 16,663 |
| Computer Information Systems | 6,608 |
| Information Technology | 4,678 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 2,160 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 1,844 |
| Information Science | 760 |
| Data Entry | 328 |
| Data Processing | 258 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 113 |
| Other Computer & Information Sciences | 85 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
