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2023 Best Computer Programming Basic Certificate Schools in Colorado

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Finding the Best Computer Programming Basic Certificate School for You

Computer Programming is one of the most popular subjects to study in Colorado. With 27 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 7th out of all the majors we track in the state.

There are so many computer science programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Best Computer Programming Basic Certificate Schools in Colorado ranking. This report analyzed 2 schools in Colorado to see which ones offered the best basic certificate programs for computer science students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Computer Programming Basic Certificate Schools in Colorado

The colleges and universities below are the best for programming majors pursuing a basic certificate.

Top Colorado Schools for an Award Taking Less Than 1 Year in Computer Programming

Our 2023 rankings named Red Rocks Community College the best school in Colorado for computer programming students working on their basic certificate. Red Rocks Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Lakewood.

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#2

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, CO

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Colorado Mesa University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Computer Programming Basic Certificate Schools in Colorado list. Colorado Mesa is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Grand Junction.

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Best Computer Programming Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

Explore all the Best Computer Programming Schools in the Rocky Mountains Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Montana 21
Wyoming 13
Utah 681
Idaho 30

Computer Programming is one of 10 different types of computer science programs to choose from.

Programming Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Computer Programming 8,750
App Specific Computer Programming 2,411
Computer Programming Certifications 278
Computer Programming, Specific Platforms 173
Computer Game Programming 169
Other Computer Programming 158

Related 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

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 2 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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