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2026 Best Value Computer Graphics Schools in Washington
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in computer graphics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Computer Graphics Schools
Our analysis ranked Lake Washington Institute Of Technology the best value for a degree in computer graphics in Washington. Lake Washington Institute Of Technology is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of Kirkland. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,997, while out-of-state students pay about $12,062. Students borrow a median of $19,695 to complete the computer graphics program here. Computer Graphics graduates of Lake Washington Institute Of Technology earn a median of $60,000 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,695 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in computer graphics will find it at Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom, which ranked #2. Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom is a large public school located in the city of Lakewood. In-state tuition and fees average $5,418, with out-of-state students paying around $5,976. Students borrow a median of $17,154 to complete the computer graphics program here. Computer Graphics graduates of Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom earn a median of $39,975 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $17,154 median debt.
A rank of #3 makes Everett Community College one of the best values for computer graphics. Set in the city of Everett, Everett Community College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,032, compared with $11,171 for out-of-state students. Computer Graphics graduates carry a median of $13,542 in student loans. Computer Graphics graduates of Everett Community College earn a median of $47,441 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $13,542 median debt.
Bellevue College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value computer graphics schools. Set in the city of Bellevue, Bellevue College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,436 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $10,502. Typical student debt for computer graphics graduates is $18,839. Early-career computer graphics graduates make about $67,771. Set against $18,839 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Academy Of Interactive Entertainment Seattle came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value computer graphics schools. Located in the city of Seattle, Academy Of Interactive Entertainment Seattle is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $25,800 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for computer graphics graduates is $12,000. Soon after graduation, computer graphics degree recipients from Academy Of Interactive Entertainment Seattle generally make around $24,750. The acceptance rate is 42%.
Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked 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 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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