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Computer Science Schools in Colorado

1,401 students earned CompSci degrees in Colorado in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Computer Science is the 10th most popular major in the state out of a total 278 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 982
Master’s Degree 313
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 98
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 98
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 98
Associate Degree 8

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 10.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 51.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.5%
  • Other Races: 14.5%
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Jobs for Computer Science Grads in Colorado

79,360 people in the state and 2,790,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to compsci.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in Colorado

A typical salary for a compsci grad in the state is $102,470, compared to a typical salary of $96,200 nationwide.

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

602 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
37,437 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The average student takes 4.38 years to complete their degree at CU - Boulder. The student loan default rate is 2.40% which is lower than average.

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

An average student at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs will pay a net price of $17,203. Graduates earn an average $29,625 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 31 to 1.

182 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
6,744 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $76,135 after graduation.

96 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
12,380 Total Students

The 4.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.57 years to complete their degree at UCCS. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,762 after earning their degree at this institution.

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
19,086 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,313. 77% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. 51% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%.

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

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.20%. 41% of the teachers are full time.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,307 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.01 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. 99% of the teachers are full time.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,835 Total Students

64% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student loan default rate is 9.50% which is lower than average.

#10

Aspen University

Denver
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,563 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. 84% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Aspen University grads earn an average salary of $30,099.

Computer Science Careers in CO

Some of the careers compsci majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Web Developers 42% $71,360
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
Computer and Information Research Scientists 23% $117,330
Computer Science Professors 22% $73,310
Computer Workers 20% $99,840
Computer Network Support Specialists 17% $69,980
Computer Programmers 0% $92,680

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Computer Information Systems 1,620
Information Technology 326
Information Science 283
Computer Software Applications 156
Computer Systems Networking 78
Computer Programming 27
Computer Systems Analysis 12

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