Computer Science Schools
In Seattle, Washington
There are 2 computer science schools in Seattle for faculty to choose from. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the computer science academic community in Seattle, and the future trends. Academia in computer science includes computer science training at the computer science bachelors degree level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Seattle Vs. Washington Computer Science Employment
| Seattle | 7,810 |
| Washington | 35,860 |
Of the 10,220 computer science professionals employed in Washington State, 7,810 work in Seattle. The number of computer science professionals in Seattle has shrunk by 64% from 2006 to 2010. As the number of computer science professionals in Seattle has decreased, overall employment in Seattle has increased.
Seattle Vs. Washington Computer Science employment growth
| 30,680 | 33,350 | 33,180 | 35,490 | 10,220 |
| 21,860 | 24,220 | 24,030 | 25,840 | 7,810 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Washington
- Dark Yellow: Seattle
Computer Science VS. All professions salaries in Seattle
| $72,906 | $75,824 | $77,794 | $77,672 | $85,713 |
| $47,730 | $49,890 | $51,680 | $53,240 | $54,610 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Computer Science in Seattle
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Seattle
In Seattle, salaries for computer science professionals have increased. In 2010 Seattle computer science professionals earned an average yearly salary of $85,713. The average salary for computer science professionals in Seattle was $72,906 per year, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of computer science professionals in Seattle is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Computer science professionals in Seattle
10th percentile |
$53,093 |
25th percentile |
$63,970 |
50th percentile |
$79,520 |
75th percentile |
$104,017 |
90th percentile |
$97,695 |
Computer science professionals in Seattle earn a median salary of $79,520 per year. The 10% of computer science professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $53,093 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 84% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Computer science professionals and related professions in Seattle
Computer Forensics |
$55,770 |
Computer Science |
$85,713 |
Computer Programming |
$92,840 |
Computer Engineering |
$103,585 |
Information Technology |
$115,385 |
Information Systems |
$134,060 |
Seattle computer science professionals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Computer Science schools in Seattle
There are 2 accredited computer science schools in the city. Many of Seattle's computer science professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Computer Science Programs Offered In Seattle
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
2 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 2 |
There are a total of 2 degree and certificate programs in computer science offered by Seattle's computer science schools.
Student Completed Computer Science Degrees In Seattle
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
144 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 144 |
In 2010 approximately 144 students completed computer science courses.