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 UW Seattle ranks among other schools offering degrees in compsci.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for compsci majors, UW Seattle came in at #10. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Schools | 10 |
| Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 11 |
| Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools | 21 |
| Best Computer Science Graduate Degree Schools | 23 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Washington - Seattle Campus handed out 494 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 417 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 53 students received their master’s degree in compsci from UW Seattle. This makes it the #66 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of compsci students who receive their bachelor's degree at UW Seattle is $128,887. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $70,400 for all compsci bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UW Seattle, compsci students borrow a median amount of $31,336 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,376 for all compsci majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the compsci program at UW Seattle is $281 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UW Seattle paid an average of $1,363 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $384 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,524 | $40,878 |
| Fees | $1,119 | $1,119 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,982 | $17,982 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,027 | $3,027 |
Learn more about UW Seattle tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 494 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in compsci from UW Seattle. About 70% were men and 30% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 210 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 121 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 102 |
| Other Races | 39 |
UW Seattle 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 UW Seattle Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's compsci program at UW Seattle make a median salary of $155,261. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all compsci graduates with a master's is $107,251.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 students graduated with a master's degree in compsci from UW Seattle. About 69% were men and 31% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at University of Washington - Seattle Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 927 |
| Information Science | 226 |
| Information Technology | 107 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.