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2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Science Major in Washington

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Schools Highly Focused on Computer Science Major in Washington

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Schools Highly Focused on Computer Science Major in Washington” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2021-2022, 60,631 computer science students received their degree, making the major the 8th most popular in the country.

Across Washington, there were 1,735 computer science graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Computer Science Major in Washington” ranking looked at 27 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in computer science. This a ranking of the schools where the largest percentage of students has enrolled in computer science.

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Schools Highly Focused on Computer Science Major in Washington

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

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for Computer Science in Washington

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Washington - Bothell Campus. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Science Major in Washington list. UW Bothell is a medium-sized public school situated in Bothell, Washington. It awarded 288 ’s computer science degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 88%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.7% 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 Science at UW Bothell

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Seattle University
Seattle, Washington

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Seattle University. The school came in at #2 for the Schools Highly Focused on Computer Science Major in Washington. Located in Seattle, Washington, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 164 diplomas to qualified ’s computer science students in 2021-2022.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Seattle University Computer Science Report

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City University of Seattle
Seattle, Washington

Out of the 27 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Computer Science Major in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, City University of Seattle landed the #3 spot on the list. City University of Seattle is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Seattle, Washington. It awarded 30 ’s computer science degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

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Saint Martin's University
Lacey, Washington

Out of the 27 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Computer Science Major in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, Saint Martin’s University landed the #4 spot on the list. Saint Martin’s University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Lacey, Washington. It awarded 91 ’s computer science degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.3% 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 full report on Computer Science at Saint Martin’s

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Whitworth University
Spokane, Washington

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Whitworth University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Science Major in Washington list. This small school is located in Spokane, Washington, and it awarded 28 ’s computer science degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Computer Science at Whitworth

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Renton Technical College
Renton, Washington

Renton Technical College ranked #6 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Computer Science Major in Washington list. Located in Renton, Washington, this small public school handed out 9 degrees to qualified ’s computer science students in 2021-2022.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.6% 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 Renton Technical College Computer Science Report

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University of Washington - Seattle Campus ranked #7 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Computer Science Major in Washington list. University of Washington - Seattle Campus is a large public school situated in Seattle, Washington. It awarded 520 ’s computer science degrees in 2021-2022.

With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Computer Science at University of Washington - Seattle Campus

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University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, Washington

With a ranking of #8, University of Puget Sound did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Science Major in Washington list. Puget Sound is a private not-for-profit institution located in Tacoma, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 26 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 88%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Full Puget Sound Computer Science Report

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Washington State University
Pullman, Washington

Washington State University landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Science Major in Washington ranking. This large school is located in Pullman, Washington, and it awarded 224 ’s computer science degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Computer Science at Washington State University

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Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, Washington

Seattle Pacific University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Computer Science Major in Washington ranking. SPU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Seattle, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 29 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.6% 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 full report on Computer Science at SPU

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Gonzaga University
Spokane, Washington

Gonzaga University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Computer Science Major in Washington ranking. Gonzaga is a private not-for-profit institution located in Spokane, Washington. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 44 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Gonzaga University Computer Science Report

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Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, Washington

Tacoma Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Science Major in Washington ranking, coming in at #12. Tacoma Community College is a medium-sized school located in Tacoma, Washington that handed out 39 ’s computer science degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.2% 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 full report on Computer Science at Tacoma Community College

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Central Washington University
Ellensburg, Washington

Central Washington University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Computer Science Major in Washington ranking. Located in Ellensburg, Washington, this medium-sized public school awarded 63 diplomas to qualified ’s computer science students in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Computer Science at Central Washington University

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Bellevue College
Bellevue, Washington

Bellevue College ranked #14 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Computer Science Major in Washington list. This fairly large school is located in Bellevue, Washington, and it awarded 42 ’s computer science degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Computer Science at BC

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Walla Walla University
College Place, Washington

Walla Walla University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Computer Science Major in Washington ranking. College Place, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s computer science degrees to 9 students in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Computer Science at Walla Walla University

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Green River College
Auburn, Washington

Green River College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Science Major in Washington ranking, coming in at #16. GRC is a public institution located in Auburn, Washington. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 28 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Computer Science at Green River College

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Peninsula College
Port Angeles, Washington

Peninsula College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Computer Science Major in Washington ranking. Peninsula College is a small public school situated in Port Angeles, Washington. It awarded 0 ’s computer science degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.9% 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 Science at Peninsula College

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Edmonds Community College
Lynnwood, Washington

With a ranking of #18, Edmonds Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Science Major in Washington list. Located in Lynnwood, Washington, this medium-sized public school awarded 29 diplomas to qualified ’s computer science students in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Computer Science at Edmonds Community College

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South Seattle College
Seattle, Washington

South Seattle College ranked #19 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Computer Science Major in Washington list. Seattle, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s computer science degrees to 4 students in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full South Seattle Computer Science Report

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Skagit Valley College
Mount Vernon, Washington

Skagit Valley College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Computer Science Major in Washington ranking. Mount Vernon, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s computer science degrees to 3 students in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Skagit Valley College Computer Science Report

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University of Washington - Tacoma Campus ranked #21 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Computer Science Major in Washington list. University of Washington - Tacoma Campus is located in Tacoma, Washington and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 3 ’s computer science degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full UW Tacoma Computer Science Report

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Lake Washington Institute of Technology did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Science Major in Washington ranking, coming in at #22. LWTech is a small school located in Kirkland, Washington that handed out 15 ’s computer science degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.8% 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 Science at LWTech

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Yakima Valley College
Yakima, Washington

With a ranking of #23, Yakima Valley College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Science Major in Washington list. YVC is located in Yakima, Washington and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 12 ’s computer science degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Computer Science at Yakima Valley College

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Heritage University
Toppenish, Washington

Heritage University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Science Major in Washington ranking, coming in at #24. Heritage University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Toppenish, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 2 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.2% 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%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Full Heritage University Computer Science Report

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Bellingham Technical College
Bellingham, Washington

Bellingham Technical College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Science Major in Washington ranking, coming in at #25. This small school is located in Bellingham, Washington, and it awarded 0 ’s computer science degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.7% 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 full report on Computer Science at Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute

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