44 programs at 25 schools in Washington.
The strongest cybersecurity programs in Washington on this list are led by University of Washington Bothell, Washington State University, and Western Washington University. Schools are ordered using our ranking for Washington, drawn from 44 programs at 25 schools.
| Rank | School | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Washington Bothell | Bothell, WA |
| 2 | Washington State University | Pullman, WA |
| 3 | Western Washington University | Bellingham, WA |
| 4 | Whatcom Community College | Bellingham, WA |
| 5 | Columbia Basin College | Pasco, WA |
| 6 | Spokane Falls Community College | Spokane, WA |
| 7 | Seattle Pacific University | Seattle, WA |
| 8 | Green River College | Auburn, WA |
| 9 | City University of Seattle | Seattle, WA |
| 10 | Edmonds College | Lynnwood, WA |
| 11 | Highline College | Des Moines, WA |
| 12 | Clover Park Technical College | Lakewood, WA |
| 13 | Spokane Community College | Spokane, WA |
| 14 | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | Tacoma, WA |
| 15 | Seattle University | Seattle, WA |
| 16 | Central Washington University | Ellensburg, WA |
| 17 | Bates Technical College | Tacoma, WA |
| 18 | Bellevue College | Bellevue, WA |
| 19 | Bellingham Technical College | Bellingham, WA |
| 20 | Clark College | Vancouver, WA |
School names are plain text in the table. Profiles and write-ups are below when available.
We order schools on this page using our ranking method, with more weight on affordability (35%), student outcomes (30%), curriculum (15%). Figures draw from published school tuition and U.S. Department of Education outcomes data when available. Schools cannot pay for a higher rank. About 83% of programs on this list have full scoring data. Read the full ranking methodology.
Each school lists a quick overview (program, estimated cost, format) plus a short program summary with links to official school pages and related program paths. Tuition figures are published estimates—confirm current totals on the school’s program page before you apply.
Bothell, WA
MS in Cybersecurity Engineering
University of Washington Bothell anchors this ranking slot. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.
Details: program page.
Pullman, WA
Bachelor's in Cybersecurity / Information Assurance
Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.
Details: school website.
Bellingham, WA
Bachelor's in Cybersecurity / Information Assurance
Western Washington University is based in Bellingham. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.
Details: program page.
Bellingham, WA
Associate in Cybersecurity / Information Assurance
Students looking at Bellingham will find Whatcom Community College on this list. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.
Details: school website.
Pasco, WA
Cyber Security BAS
Students looking at Pasco will find Columbia Basin College on this list. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.
Details: program page.
Spokane, WA
Cybersecurity Program
Spokane Falls Community College's program is worth a close look; confirm delivery mode on the school’s program page.
Details: program page.
Seattle, WA
Bachelor's in Cybersecurity / Information Assurance
Start with Seattle Pacific University if this ranking angle matches your goals. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.
Details: school website.
Auburn, WA
Associate in Cybersecurity / Information Assurance
Green River College sits in Auburn. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.
Details: program page.
Seattle, WA
MS in Cybersecurity
Start with City University of Seattle if this ranking angle matches your goals. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Home unit: Technology and Computing Department. Related at this school: MS in Artificial Intelligence · BS in Cybersecurity. Details: program page.
Lynnwood, WA
Associate in Cybersecurity / Information Assurance
Edmonds College is based in Lynnwood. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.
Details: school website.
On this state ranking, University of Washington Bothell, Washington State University, and Western Washington University appear near the top. We list 25 schools offering cybersecurity programs in Washington. Confirm format and admissions on each school site.
About 44 cybersecurity programs at 25 schools show up for Washington on this list. Confirm current offerings on each school site.
Both can appear on state lists. Check each program’s delivery format and any required campus visits.
We order schools on this page using our ranking method, with more weight on affordability (35%), student outcomes (30%), curriculum (15%). Figures draw from published school tuition and U.S. Department of Education outcomes data when available. Schools cannot pay for a higher rank. About 83% of programs on this list have full scoring data. See the full ranking methodology for weights and data sources.
CAE designation helps for some federal and defense paths. We score official CAE map matches when available—still verify on the school site.
