Cheapest Computer Engineering Colleges in Washington

Computer Engineering students at the University of Washington-Bothell Campus pay just $10,898 annually while earning $120,252 after graduation, the highest salary among Washington programs. This remarkable return on investment reflects the state's position as home to tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon. Public universities dominate the affordability rankings, with three of the top four schools charging under $15,000 net annually compared to private institutions averaging over $25,000.

Programs

$10,898 – $42,033

Net Price Range

$105,236

Avg. Program Earnings

67.0%

Avg. Graduation Rate

8 Computer Engineering Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, Washington	$10,898	$12,559	68.2%	88.1%
2	University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, Washington	$13,485	$12,643	83.7%	47.5%
3	Washington State University Pullman, Washington	$14,401	$12,997	61.6%	83.1%
4	Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, Washington	$21,370	$50,964	71.0%	88.9%
5	Walla Walla University College Place, Washington	$23,992	$33,027	64.2%
6	Seattle Pacific University Seattle, Washington	$24,820	$38,814	62.1%	90.7%
7	Seattle University Seattle, Washington	$34,802	$54,285	73.3%	85.2%
8	DigiPen Institute of Technology Redmond, Washington	$42,033	$37,400	51.6%	66.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $31,135 cost difference between public and private Computer Engineering programs in Washington?

Public universities benefit from state funding, allowing schools like UW-Bothell to charge $10,898 compared to Seattle University's $34,802. The Washington College Grant further reduces costs for qualifying students at public institutions, making programs like Washington State University accessible at $14,401 annually.

How do graduation rates compare between affordable and expensive Computer Engineering programs?

UW-Seattle achieves an 83.7% graduation rate despite charging only $13,485, while the most expensive option, DigiPen Institute of Technology at $42,033, graduates just 51.6% of students. The data suggests higher costs don't guarantee better completion rates in Washington's Computer Engineering programs.

Does attending a more expensive Computer Engineering program lead to higher salaries in Washington?

The two most affordable programs, UW-Bothell and UW-Seattle, both report earnings of $120,252, significantly higher than Washington State University's $75,204. This $45,048 salary difference appears linked to geographic proximity to Seattle's tech sector rather than program cost.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.