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Computer Science at University of Colorado Boulder

Computer Science at University of Colorado Boulder

If you plan to study Computer Science, consider the program at University of Colorado Boulder. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Colorado Boulder is in Boulder, CO.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 601 computer science degrees were awarded at University of Colorado Boulder.

Online Class Availability at University of Colorado Boulder

Distance learning is available at University of Colorado Boulder. Among 38,799 students, 797 (2%) studied exclusively online and 14,197 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Science Rankings at University of Colorado Boulder

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Colorado Boulder’s Computer Science program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Colorado #1 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) Colorado #2 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #4 of 20
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #14 of 20
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #96 of 364
Best Value Nationwide #204 of 364

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Colorado #2 of 5
Best Value Colorado #2 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #5 of 14
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #11 of 14
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #95 of 215
Best Value Nationwide #175 of 215

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Colorado #2 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) Colorado #3 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #5 of 9
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #7 of 9
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #62 of 97
Best Value Nationwide #67 of 97

Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from University of Colorado Boulder

Those who finish University of Colorado Boulder’s Computer Science program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Computer Science at University of Colorado Boulder
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $77,783
2 years $82,041
3 years $93,142
4 years $109,885
5 years $122,685

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Computer Science graduates from University of Colorado Boulder report median earnings of $109,885, compared with $71,162 for all University of Colorado Boulder graduates — about 54% higher than the school-wide median.

Computer Science earnings compared with all majors at University of Colorado Boulder

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Computer Science graduates from University of Colorado Boulder stands at $19,974.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Computer Science graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Science graduates at University of Colorado Boulder are 21% women (129) and 79% men (472).

Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Of the 386 bachelor’s computer science graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, 19% were women (75) and 81% were men (311).

University of Colorado Boulder gender breakdown of Computer Science Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 221
Hispanic / Latino 49
Black / African American 6
Asian 60
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 27
International (Nonresident) 17
Unknown 5
Racial-ethnic diversity of Computer Science majors at University of Colorado Boulder

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 37% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, below the national average of 47%.*

Computer Science Master’s Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Of the 191 master’s computer science graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, 24% were women (46) and 76% were men (145).

University of Colorado Boulder gender breakdown of Computer Science Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 36
Hispanic / Latino 4
Asian 10
Two or More Races 3
International (Nonresident) 137
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Computer Science majors at University of Colorado Boulder

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 9% of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, below the national average of 12%.*

Computer Science Doctoral Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Among the 24 doctoral computer science degrees awarded at University of Colorado Boulder, 33% were women (8) and 67% were men (16).

University of Colorado Boulder gender breakdown of Computer Science Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science doctoral degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 6
Hispanic / Latino 2
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
International (Nonresident) 14
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Computer Science majors at University of Colorado Boulder

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Computer Science doctoral degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, below the national average of 13%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Science Concentrations at University of Colorado Boulder

This Computer Science program at University of Colorado Boulder includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
General Computer Science 601

Students who finish Computer Science program at University of Colorado Boulder often pursue the following types of careers:

Occupation Median Annual Wage
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Information Security Engineers
Computer Programmers
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
Business Intelligence Analysts
Information Technology Project Managers
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
Web Developers
Blockchain Engineers
Information Security Analysts

References

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