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

Lynnwood, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Lynnwood has a population of about 40,953. Median household income is $76,439 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $214,680 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Lynnwood

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Lynnwood. Distances are calculated from Lynnwood city center.

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

Computer Science Wages Near Lynnwood

Lynnwood 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 2025 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.

Lynnwood at a Glance

Other Lynnwood-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Mountlake Terrace, WA – 2.5 mi away (21,182 pop)
• Edmonds, WA – 2.6 mi away (41,840 pop)
• Mill Creek, WA – 5.2 mi away (20,303 pop)
• Shoreline, WA – 5.3 mi away (55,333 pop)
• Mukilteo, WA – 5.6 mi away (21,462 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Lynnwood. The closest is Edmonds College in Lynnwood, WA (1.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lake Washington Institute of Technology (10.6 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Lynnwood are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($214,680), Computer Network Architect ($172,650), Software Developer ($167,280). 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 Mountlake Terrace instead of Lynnwood?

Mountlake Terrace, WA is 2.5 miles from Lynnwood 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 Lynnwood an affordable place to study computer science?

Lynnwood’s median household income of $76,439 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lynnwood 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.

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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; 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.