Best Online Computer Science Programs in Kirkland, WA (2026)

Kirkland, Washington has a population of about 91,614. The city’s median household income is $143,533 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 64.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 37 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Kirkland. In the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $212,450 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Kirkland

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 37 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Kirkland. Distances are calculated from Kirkland city center.

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Washington schools on the Washington computer science page.

Computer Science Wages Near Kirkland

Kirkland is part of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area (BLS area code 42660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Washington statewide.

Source: BLS, May 2024 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Kirkland at a Glance

Other Kirkland-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Redmond, WA – 4.0 mi away (62,458 pop)
• Kenmore, WA – 4.3 mi away (22,357 pop)
• Bothell, WA – 5.1 mi away (44,546 pop)
• Bellevue, WA – 7.5 mi away (141,400 pop)
• Shoreline, WA – 7.8 mi away (55,333 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Kirkland, WA?

Our directory has 37 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Kirkland. The closest is Lake Washington Institute of Technology in Kirkland, WA (1.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Seattle Pacific University (8.3 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Kirkland?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Kirkland are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($212,450), Software Developer ($169,340), Computer Network Architect ($166,880). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Washington statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Redmond instead of Kirkland?

Redmond, WA is 4.0 miles from Kirkland and has its own set of local computer science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Kirkland an affordable place to study computer science?

Kirkland’s median household income of $143,533 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kirkland while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Washington public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

Related Resources

• Online Computer Science Programs in Washington
• Main Computer Science Degree Guide
• Computer Science Programs by State

Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.