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

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Yakima, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Yakima has a population of about 96,810. Median household income is $59,228 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.8% 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 Yakima

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

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 Yakima. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

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

Computer Science Wages Near Yakima

Yakima is part of the Yakima, WA metro area (BLS area code 49420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Washington statewide.

Occupation	Median Wage	Source	COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer	$115,170	Yakima, WA	$120,597
Computer Systems Analyst	$101,930	Yakima, WA	$106,733
Computer Network Architect	$168,070	WA statewide	$175,990
Database Administrator	$118,140	WA statewide	$123,707
Database Architect	$128,760	WA statewide	$134,827
Information Security Analyst	$154,940	WA statewide	$162,241
Computer Network Support Specialist	$84,080	Yakima, WA	$88,042
Computer User Support Specialist	$66,250	Yakima, WA	$69,372
Web Developer	$130,440	WA statewide	$136,586
Web and Digital Interface Designer	$85,760	Yakima, WA	$89,801
Computer and Information Systems Manager	$159,120	Yakima, WA	$166,618

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.

Yakima at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	96,810	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$59,228	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	20.8%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)	95.5 (below U.S. average)	BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Yakima County	113 workers, 57 establishments	BLS QCEW 2024 annual

Other Yakima-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

Ellensburg, WA – 28.2 mi away (22,847 pop)
Wenatchee, WA – 58.4 mi away (71,426 pop)
Richland, WA – 63.5 mi away (54,989 pop)
Moses Lake, WA – 70.6 mi away (36,662 pop)
Kennewick, WA – 71.0 mi away (229,624 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Yakima. The closest is Yakima Valley College in Yakima, WA (1.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Columbia Gorge Community College (75.6 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Yakima are: Computer Network Architect ($168,070), Computer and Information Systems Manager ($159,120), Information Security Analyst ($154,940). 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 Ellensburg instead of Yakima?

Ellensburg, WA is 28.2 miles from Yakima 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 Yakima an affordable place to study computer science?

Yakima’s median household income of $59,228 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Yakima 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.

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