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Computer Information Systems Schools in Colorado

2,123 CIS students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Computer Information Systems is the 5th most popular major in the state out of a total 278 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Information Systems Majors in Colorado

CIS majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 896
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 499
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 499
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 499
Master’s Degree 420
Associate Degree 187
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 109
Post-Master’s Certificate 109
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 4
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 4

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, a CIS major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of CIS majors in Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.2%
  • Black or African American: 8.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.6%
  • White: 51.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.4%
  • Other Races: 15.3%
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Jobs for Computer Information Systems Grads in Colorado

In this state, there are 99,280 people employed in jobs related to a CIS degree, compared to 3,468,840 nationwide.

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Wages for Computer Information Systems Jobs in Colorado

CIS grads earn an average of $102,820 in the state and $102,470 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Colorado that offer CIS degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

445 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,578 Total Students

27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Colorado State University - Global Campus grads earn an average salary of $63,331. A typical student attending Colorado State University - Global Campus will pay a net price of $14,954.

367 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
28,244 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,203. In their early career, Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs grads earn an average salary of $29,625. 31 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

188 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at Colorado State. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,704 a year.

175 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
13,856 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $33,830. The 1.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 51%.

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

94 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
6,310 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 41%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $57,824 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,703 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Graduates earn an average $35,365 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#8

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
9,110 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,118. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,519 a year. It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate.

#9

Colorado College

Colorado Springs
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
2,050 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. 53% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#10

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,506 Total Students

In their early career, PPCC grads earn an average salary of $30,932. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it. 93% of the teachers are full time.

Computer Information Systems Careers in CO

Some of the careers CIS majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Computer Systems Analysts 34% $93,600
Information Security Analysts 33% $98,090
Software Applications Developers 31% $104,980
Systems Software Developers 30% $117,350
Computer and Information Systems Managers 30% $153,780
Database Administrators 25% $92,260
Computer and Information Research Scientists 23% $117,330
Computer Science Professors 22% $73,310
Computer Workers 20% $99,840
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 20% $81,230
Computer Network Architects 17% $113,970

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to CIS.

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Computer Science 1,401
Information Technology 326
Information Science 283
Computer Software Applications 156
Computer Systems Networking 78
Computer Programming 27
Computer Systems Analysis 12

View all majors related to Computer Information Systems

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