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2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Colorado

7 Colleges
$76,837 Avg Salary
$28,491 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Science School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, computer science was ranked 10th in Colorado. In fact, 1,401 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 Science Schools in Colorado ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Colorado to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Colorado

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

Top Colorado Schools in Computer Science

Our 2023 rankings named Colorado School of Mines the best school in Colorado for computer science students. Mines is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Golden.

On average, compsci graduates from Mines take out $22,250 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $520.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Colorado Boulder. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Colorado list. Located in the city of Boulder, CU - Boulder is a public college with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, compsci graduates from CU - Boulder carry an average student debtload of $21,196. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $380, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Computer Science at University of Colorado Boulder Report

#3

University of Denver

Denver, CO

Out of the 7 schools in Colorado that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Denver landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Denver, DU is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

CompSci majors at DU take out an average of $19,788 in student loans while working on their egree.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Colorado at Colorado Springs is a great place for computer science students. UCCS is a fairly large public school located in the city of Colorado Springs.

On average, compsci graduates from UCCS take out $26,008 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#5

Regis University

Denver, CO

The excellent programs at Regis University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer science schools in Colorado. Located in the city of Denver, Regis U is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that compsci majors at Regis U take out is $31,023.

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Metropolitan State University of Denver came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Schools in Colorado ranking. Located in the city of Denver, MSU Denver is a public school with a large student population.

While working on their degree, compsci majors at MSU Denver accumulate an average of around $22,108 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #7, Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students. Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the city of Colorado Springs.

The average amount in student loans that compsci majors at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs take out is $40,365.

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Best Computer Science Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Utah 1,366
Idaho 269
Montana 136
Wyoming 63

One of 10 majors within the area of study, computer science has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to CompSci

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 7 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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