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

Walla Walla, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Walla Walla has a population of about 33,766. Median household income is $65,493 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Washington, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer Network Architect at a median $168,070 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Computer Science Schools to Walla Walla

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer science programs near Walla Walla, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Walla Walla city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Walla Walla. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Walla Walla Community College

Walla Walla, WA 2.4 miles from Walla Walla BOC Score 70.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,526
Avg net price $9,406/yr
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  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Computer Science Wages Near Walla Walla

Walla Walla is part of the Walla Walla, WA metro area (BLS area code 47460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Washington statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$114,920Walla Walla, WA$116,670
Computer Systems Analyst$100,370Walla Walla, WA$101,898
Computer Network Architect$168,070WA statewide$170,629
Database Administrator$118,140WA statewide$119,939
Database Architect$128,760WA statewide$130,721
Information Security Analyst$154,940WA statewide$157,299
Computer Network Support Specialist$101,750WA statewide$103,299
Computer User Support Specialist$63,010Walla Walla, WA$63,970
Web Developer$130,440WA statewide$132,426
Web and Digital Interface Designer$130,480WA statewide$132,467
Computer and Information Systems Manager$152,090Walla Walla, WA$154,406

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.


Walla Walla at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population33,766Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$65,493Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+28.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)98.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Walla Walla County87 workers, 40 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Accredited schools offering computer science programs near Walla Walla are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Walla Walla are: Computer Network Architect ($168,070), Information Security Analyst ($154,940), Computer and Information Systems Manager ($152,090). 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 Pasco instead of Walla Walla?

Pasco, WA is 39.9 miles from Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla an affordable place to study computer science?

Walla Walla’s median household income of $65,493 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Walla Walla 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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Other Programs Available in Walla Walla

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Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.