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2023 Best Computer Programming Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

11 Colleges
$55,180 Avg Salary
$35,049 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Programming School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, computer programming was ranked #110 in the country. In fact 11,939 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Computer Programming Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Computer Programming Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Computer Programming Colleges.

Top 10 Best Computer Programming Schools

#1

Davis Technical College

Kaysville, UT

Our 2023 rankings named Davis Technical College the best school in the Rocky Mountains Region for computer programming students. Davis Tech is a small public school located in the suburb of Kaysville.

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#2

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, UT

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Western Governors University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Computer Programming Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in the suburb of Salt Lake City, WGU is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Colorado State University - Fort Collins. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Computer Programming Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Colorado State is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Fort Collins.

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Out of the 11 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Neumont College of Computer Science landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Salt Lake City, Neumont is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

After completing their degree, programming graduates from Neumont carry an average student debtload of $27,000. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $826.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Red Rocks Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Computer Programming Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Red Rocks Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Lakewood.

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With a ranking of #6, Utah Valley University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer programming students. Located in the small city of Orem, UVU is a public school with a very large student population.

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Weber State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Programming Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Located in the small city of Ogden, WSU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#8

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City, UT

Salt Lake Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Computer Programming Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in the large suburb of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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Brigham Young University - Idaho did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer programming students. It came in at #9 on the list. BYU - I is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the town of Rexburg.

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#10

The University of Montana

Missoula, MT

The University of Montana ranked #10 on this year’s Best Computer Programming Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in the city of Missoula, UM is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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Best Computer Programming Colleges by State

Explore the best computer programming schools for a specific state in the Rocky Mountains region.

State Degrees Awarded
Colorado 27
Utah 681
Idaho 30
Montana 21
Wyoming 13

Computer Programming is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 11 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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 the rest 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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