by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how CWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in compsci.
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The bachelor's program at CWU was ranked #183 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #6 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 167 |
| Best Computer Science Schools | 183 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Central Washington University handed out 60 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 40% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in compsci from CWU. This makes it the #220 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
CompSci majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,362 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $70,400 for all compsci students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CWU, compsci students borrow a median amount of $31,878 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,376 for all compsci majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at CWU paid an average of $820 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $234 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,021 | $24,600 |
| Fees | $2,171 | $2,171 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,314 | $16,314 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,032 | $4,032 |
Learn more about CWU tuition and fees.
Of the 60 compsci students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from CWU, about 83% were men and 17% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 13 |
CWU does not offer an online option for its compsci bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CWU Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in compsci from CWU in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Central Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 71 |
| Information Technology | 68 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.