2023 Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Colorado
Finding the Best Computer Science Bachelor's Degree 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 Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Colorado ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 8 schools in Colorado to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Science program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Colorado
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for compsci majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Most Popular Colorado Schools for a Bachelor's in Computer Science
Our 2023 rankings named University of Colorado Boulder the most popular school in Colorado for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Boulder, CU - Boulder is a public college with a very large student population.
Of the 475 students majoring in compsci at CU - Boulder, 84% are male and 16% are female.
CompSci majors at CU - Boulder take out an average of $20,367 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $380, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Colorado School of Mines. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Colorado list. Mines is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Golden.
Women make up 20% of the compsci majors at the school.
Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $520.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Colorado at Colorado Springs helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in Colorado. UCCS is a large public school located in the city of Colorado Springs.
Of the 82 students majoring in compsci at UCCS, 80% are male and 20% are female.
The average amount in student loans that compsci majors at UCCS take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $25,601.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Metropolitan State University of Denver helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in Colorado. Located in the large city of Denver, MSU Denver is a public college with a large student population.
Of the 81 students majoring in compsci at MSU Denver, 93% are male and 7% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, compsci majors at MSU Denver accumulate an average of around $25,798 in student debt.
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Out of the 8 schools in Colorado that were part of this year’s ranking, Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs landed the # 5 spot on the list. Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Colorado Springs.
About 10% of the students majoring in compsci at the school are women while 90% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, compsci graduates from Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs carry an average student debt load of $35,537.
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Regis University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Colorado list. Located in the large city of Denver, Regis U is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
Of the 52 students majoring in compsci at Regis U, 88% are male and 12% are female.
The average amount in student loans that compsci majors at Regis U take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $33,315.
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With a ranking of #7, University of Denver did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Denver, DU is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 21% of the compsci majors at the school.
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United States Air Force Academy landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer science programs. USAFA is a small public school located in the town of USAF Academy.
Of the 32 students majoring in compsci at USAFA, 84% are male and 16% are female.
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Request InformationBest Computer Science Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region
Explore all the Most Popular Computer Science Schools in the Rocky Mountains Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Utah | 1,366 |
| Idaho | 269 |
| Montana | 136 |
| Wyoming | 63 |
Computer Science Related Majors
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 8 schools only.
- 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Negative Space.
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