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Cheapest Computer Programming Colleges in Washington

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

Lake Washington Institute of Technology offers Computer Programming training for just $5,886 net cost, making it the most affordable option among Washington's six programs. This creates a stark contrast with DigiPen Institute of Technology at $42,033, though both prepare students for opportunities with major regional employers like Amazon and Microsoft. Community colleges dominate the affordable end, with four of the six cheapest programs offered through Washington's two-year system.
6
Programs
$5,886 – $42,033
Net Price Range
$76,998
Avg. Program Earnings
45.7%
Avg. Graduation Rate

6 Computer Programming Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $5,886 $5,156 39.8%
2 $8,351 $5,058 32.4%
3 $10,898 $12,559 68.2% 88.1%
4 $12,447 $4,580 41.2%
5 $12,612 $4,914 41.2%
6 $42,033 $37,400 51.6% 66.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Lake Washington Institute of Technology so much cheaper than other programs?

Lake Washington Institute charges just $5,156 in-state tuition compared to DigiPen's $37,400. As a public technical college, it receives state funding that keeps costs low while maintaining industry connections. The 39.80% graduation rate reflects the hands-on, accelerated nature of technical training programs.

How do community college programming programs compare to four-year options?

North Seattle College and Green River College offer programming training for under $13,000 net cost with graduation rates around 32-41%. University of Washington-Bothell costs slightly less at $10,898 but delivers a 68.20% graduation rate. The community college route provides faster entry into the workforce at a fraction of the cost.

Does the Washington College Grant significantly reduce programming education costs?

The grant covers full tuition at public colleges for qualifying students, explaining why in-state costs at schools like North Seattle College ($5,058) and Green River College ($4,580) remain remarkably low. This makes programming education accessible even in a high-cost state where Seattle area living expenses continue rising.

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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.