2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Colorado
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Colorado to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 14 schools in Colorado to see which ones offered the best value programs for computer and information sciences students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 10 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools
Our analysis found Red Rocks Community College to be the best value school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue a degree in Colorado. Located in the medium-sized city of Lakewood, Red Rocks Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Red Rocks Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,389 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
Red Rocks Community College also claimed a spot on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Colorado list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Front Range Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Colorado list. Located in the suburb of Westminster, FRCC is a public college with a large student population.
FRCC undergraduate students pay an average of $4,032 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at FRCC take out is $19,558.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Pikes Peak Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Colorado list. Located in the suburb of Colorado Springs, PPCC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
PPCC undergraduate students pay an average of $3,981 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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The excellent programs at Colorado State University - Global Campus helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in Colorado. Located in the city of Greenwood Village, Colorado State University - Global Campus is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Colorado State University - Global Campus undergraduate students pay an average of $8,400 in in-state tuition and fees each year. 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.
Colorado State University - Global Campus also made our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Colorado list, coming in at #2.
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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.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CU Anschutz are $9,384 per year. While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at CU Anschutz accumulate an average of around $21,000 in student debt.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, CU Anschutz also did well on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Colorado list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Colorado State University - Fort Collins ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Colorado list. Located in the midsize city of Fort Collins, Colorado State is a public college with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Colorado State are $12,188 a year. 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.
Colorado State did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Colorado list.
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University of Colorado Boulder did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #7 on the list. CU - Boulder is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Boulder.
CU - Boulder undergraduate students pay an average of $12,610 in in-state tuition and fees each year. 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.
CU - Boulder also made our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Colorado list, coming in at #5.
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Colorado Mesa University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Colorado list. Located in the city of Grand Junction, Colorado Mesa is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Colorado Mesa undergraduate students pay an average of $9,000 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at Colorado Mesa take out is $21,500.
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Colorado School of Mines landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer and information sciences programs. Located in the large suburb of Golden, Mines is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Mines are $19,538 a year. 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.
Mines also took the #1 spot in our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Colorado rankings.
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University of Colorado at Colorado Springs ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Colorado list. Located in the city of Colorado Springs, UCCS is a public college with a large student population.
UCCS undergraduate students pay an average of $10,994 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at UCCS accumulate an average of around $26,008 in student debt.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Utah | 8,537 |
| Montana | 198 |
| Idaho | 819 |
| Wyoming | 111 |
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Majors Related to Computer & Information Sciences
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 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Computer & Information Sciences
| 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.
- 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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