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2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Colorado

14 Colleges
$55,818 Avg Salary
$33,696 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, computer and information sciences was ranked 5th in Colorado. In fact, 3,903 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Colorado ranking. Our analysis looked at 14 schools in Colorado to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Colorado

The colleges and universities below are the best for computer and information sciences majors pursuing a .

Top 10 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools

Our 2023 rankings named Colorado School of Mines the best school in Colorado for computer and information sciences students. Located in the large suburb of Golden, Mines is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

On average, computer and information sciences graduates from Mines take out $22,250 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $520, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Computer & Information Sciences at Colorado School of Mines Report

The excellent programs at Colorado State University - Fort Collins helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in Colorado. Located in the medium-sized city of Fort Collins, Colorado State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at Colorado State accumulate an average of around $23,788 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $286.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Red Rocks Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Colorado list. Located in the medium-sized city of Lakewood, Red Rocks Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Colorado State University - Global Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Colorado list. Located in the city of Greenwood Village, Colorado State University - Global Campus is a public college with a large student population.

On average, computer and information sciences graduates from Colorado State University - Global Campus take out $32,599 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Out of the 14 schools in Colorado that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus landed the # 5 spot on the list. CU Anschutz is a very large public school located in the city of Denver.

While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at CU Anschutz accumulate an average of around $21,000 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #6, University of Colorado Boulder did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer and information sciences students. CU - Boulder is a fairly large public school located in the city of Boulder.

Computer & Information Sciences majors at CU - Boulder take out an average of $21,196 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $380.

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#7

Front Range Community College

Westminster, CO

Front Range Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the suburb of Westminster, FRCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at FRCC take out is $19,558.

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#8

University of Denver

Denver, CO

University of Denver landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer and information sciences programs. DU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Denver.

On average, computer and information sciences graduates from DU take out $19,788 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#9

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs, CO

Pikes Peak Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Colorado ranking. Located in the suburb of Colorado Springs, PPCC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#10

Regis University

Denver, CO

Regis University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #10 on the list. Regis U is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Denver.

On average, computer and information sciences graduates from Regis U take out $31,023 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

Explore all the Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Utah 8,537
Montana 198
Idaho 819
Wyoming 111

Computer & Information Sciences Majors to Study

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
Computer Software & Applications 14,336
Computer Programming 11,939
Computer Systems Analysis 2,338
Data Processing 1,955
Other Computer & Information Sciences 1,755
Data Entry 552

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 198,468
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 177,778
Engineering Technologies 85,188
Mathematics & Statistics 52,396
Physical Sciences 50,306

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 14 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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