2026 Best Data Processing Schools in Washington

Data Processing degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for data processing students pursuing a degree.

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Featured Data Processing Programs

Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.

BS in Computer Science - Data Analysis

Build structured databases, explore big data and learn how to clean data in Southern New Hampshire University's online bachelor's in computer science with a concentration in data analysis.

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BS in Information Technologies - Data Analytics

Learn to leverage data and develop innovative practices, products and processes with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.

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We are still finalizing the data processing ranking for Washington — check back soon.

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 12 schools evaluated.

The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.

Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

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in Data Processing

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