Best Computer Science Schools in Washington

Washington has 10 colleges offering Computer Science programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 845 recent graduates. Graduates in Washington earn $72,683 on average within two years — 6% above the national average of $68,283, making the state one of the stronger markets for this field.

Schools in WA

$72,683

WA Avg. Earnings

$68,283

National Avg.

389

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Computer Science in Washington

Public Schools (4)

$81,048

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (6)

$64,318

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Washington produce comparable or higher early earnings for Computer Science graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Computer Science Schools in Washington, Ranked by Earnings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Seattle, WA · Public

$101,221

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $101,710

Graduates: 236

Acceptance: 42.5%

University of Washington-Bothell Campus

Bothell, WA · Public

$101,221

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $101,710

Graduates: 236

Acceptance: 91.8%

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, WA · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $84,413

Graduates: 16

Acceptance: 91.1%

Seattle University

Seattle, WA · Private

$83,768

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $82,122

Graduates: 46

Acceptance: 76.0%

Gonzaga University

Spokane, WA · Private

$67,447

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $71,511

Graduates: 34

Acceptance: 76.0%

Washington State University

Pullman, WA · Public

$68,808

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $73,112

Graduates: 149

Acceptance: 85.4%

University of Puget Sound

Tacoma, WA · Private

$41,565

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $57,730

Graduates: 33

Acceptance: 76.3%

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, WA · Public

$52,941

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $63,052

Graduates: 48

Acceptance: 90.2%

Whitworth University

Spokane, WA · Private

$64,493

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $48,327

Graduates: 30

Acceptance: 86.8%

#10

Saint Martin's University

Lacey, WA · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $49,039

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 75.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Computer Science in Washington?

University of Washington-Seattle Campus ranks #1 for Computer Science in Washington with median graduate earnings of $101,221 within two years of graduation. There are 10 schools offering Computer Science programs in the state.

How much do Computer Science graduates earn in Washington?

Computer Science graduates in Washington earn an average of $72,683 within two years of graduation. This is 6% above the national average of $68,283 for this major.

What is the hardest Computer Science school to get into in Washington?

University of Washington-Seattle Campus is the most selective Computer Science program in Washington with an acceptance rate of 42.5%. The average acceptance rate across Computer Science programs in the state is 79.2%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Computer Science in Washington?

In Washington, private Computer Science programs produce average earnings of $64,318 vs $81,048 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 4 public and 6 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Washington

Computer Engineering $108,990 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions $92,872 Computer Programming $76,998 Materials Engineering $70,680 Construction Management $70,430 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $69,987 Computer and Information Sciences, General $66,995 Human Computer Interaction $64,740

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.