Best Online Computer Science Programs in University Place, WA (2026)

University Place, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. University Place has a population of about 34,850. Median household income is $94,952 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 43.5% 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 University Place

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

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

Computer Science Wages Near University Place

University Place 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.

University Place at a Glance

Other University Place-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Lakewood, WA – 3.7 mi away (60,665 pop)
• Tacoma, WA – 4.8 mi away (211,277 pop)
• Federal Way, WA – 11.8 mi away (96,757 pop)
• Puyallup, WA – 12.3 mi away (40,640 pop)
• Des Moines, WA – 16.3 mi away (31,172 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near University Place, WA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near University Place. The closest is Tacoma Community College in Tacoma, WA (2.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Washington-Tacoma Campus (5.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near University Place?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near University Place 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 Lakewood instead of University Place?

Lakewood, WA is 3.7 miles from University Place 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 University Place an affordable place to study computer science?

University Place’s median household income of $94,952 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in University Place 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.