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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

43 Schools Ranked
$4,936 Avg Tuition & Fees*

It's not easy to decide which computer science program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools and bootcamps that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 43 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to see which basic certificate programs were the most popular for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City, Utah
494 Total Awards
$4,086 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Salt Lake Community College to be the most popular school for computer science students who want to pursue a basic certificate in the Rocky Mountains Region . Salt Lake Community College is a large public school located in Salt Lake City, Utah that handed out 494 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from Utah who attend Salt Lake Community College full time pay an average of $4,086 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $12,734. Of those students who received their degree, 19% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Salt Lake Community College. In 2019-2020 about 48% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#2

Front Range Community College

Westminster, Colorado
239 Total Awards
$4,032 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent basic certificate programs at Front Range Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in the Rocky Mountains Region . FRCC is located in Westminster, Colorado and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 239 basic certificates to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at FRCC is $4,032. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,454. Of those students who received their degree, 29% were women.

FRCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 38% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#3

Pueblo Community College

Pueblo, Colorado
220 Total Awards
$4,536 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Pueblo Community College is a great place for computer science students working on their basic certificate. Pueblo Community College is located in Pueblo, Colorado and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 220 basic certificates to qualified students.

Full-time students from Colorado pay an average of $4,536 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Pueblo Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,958. Of those students who received their degree, 21% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Pueblo Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 35% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#4

Weber State University

Ogden, Utah
150 Total Awards
$6,228 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 43 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Weber State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. WSU is located in Ogden, Utah and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 150 basic certificates to qualified students.

Full-time students from Utah pay an average of $6,228 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend WSU. Out-of-state students pay an average of $16,644. Around 21% of those degree recipients were women.

WSU does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 59% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#5

Colorado State University - Global Campus

Greenwood Village, Colorado
114 Total Awards

The excellent basic certificate programs at Colorado State University - Global Campus helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in the Rocky Mountains Region . Colorado State University - Global Campus is located in Greenwood Village, Colorado and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 114 basic certificates to qualified students.

Around 29% of those degree recipients were women.

Colorado State University - Global Campus is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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94 Total Awards
$6,010 Average Tuition & Fees

Utah Valley University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. This large public school is located in Orem, Utah, and it awarded 94 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UVU is $6,010. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,092. Around 17% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at UVU. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 70% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#7

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs, Colorado
67 Total Awards
$3,981 Average Tuition & Fees

Pikes Peak Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the fairly large public school handed out 67 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Colorado pay an average of $3,981 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend PPCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,403. Of those students who received their degree, 13% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at PPCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 47% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Pikes Peak Community College Report

60 Total Awards

Mountainland Technical College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in Lehi, Utah, the small public school handed out 60 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.

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#9

Colorado Mountain College

Glenwood Springs, Colorado
41 Total Awards
$4,860 Average Tuition & Fees

Colorado Mountain College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Glenwood Springs, Colorado is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 41 students in 2020-2021.

Students from Colorado who attend Colorado Mountain College full time pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,484. Around 12% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Colorado Mountain College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 33% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#10

Dixie State University

Saint George, Utah
36 Total Awards
$5,862 Average Tuition & Fees

Dixie State University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate computer science programs. Located in Saint George, Utah, the fairly large public school handed out 36 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $5,862 in tuition and fees if they attend Dixie State College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $16,986. Of those students who received their degree, 19% were women.

Online courses are available at Dixie State College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 47% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Dixie State University Report

#11

Uintah Basin Technical College

Roosevelt, Utah
33 Total Awards

Uintah Basin Technical College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate computer science programs. Roosevelt, Utah is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 33 students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 6% were women.

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#12

LDS Business College

Salt Lake City, Utah
28 Total Awards

LDS Business College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #12 on the list. Salt Lake City, Utah is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out basic certificates to 28 students in 2020-2021.

Around 11% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since LDS Business College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 29% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#13

Red Rocks Community College

Lakewood, Colorado
27 Total Awards
$4,389 Average Tuition & Fees

Red Rocks Community College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate computer science programs. Located in Lakewood, Colorado, the medium-sized public school handed out 27 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $4,389 in tuition and fees if they attend Red Rocks Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,811. Around 15% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Red Rocks Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 75% took at least some of their classes online.

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#13

Davis Technical College

Kaysville, Utah
27 Total Awards

With a ranking of #13, Davis Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their basic certificate. This small public school is located in Kaysville, Utah, and it awarded 27 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 11% were women.

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#13

Southwest Technical College

Cedar City, Utah
27 Total Awards

With a ranking of #13, Southwest Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their basic certificate. Located in Cedar City, Utah, the very small public school handed out 27 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 7% were women.

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#16

Aims Community College

Greeley, Colorado
25 Total Awards
$2,762 Average Tuition & Fees

Aims Community College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Greeley, Colorado, and it awarded 25 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from Colorado who attend Aims Community College full time pay an average of $2,762 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,418. Around 16% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Aims Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 83% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#16

Community College of Aurora

Aurora, Colorado
25 Total Awards
$3,947 Average Tuition & Fees

Community College of Aurora came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. CCA is a medium-sized public school situated in Aurora, Colorado. It awarded 25 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at CCA is $3,947. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,369. Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.

One thing to take note of is that CCA does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 25% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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24 Total Awards

With a ranking of #18, Ogden-Weber Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their basic certificate. This small public school is located in Ogden, Utah, and it awarded 24 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 8% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Ogden-Weber Tech College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 2% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#19

College of Western Idaho

Nampa, Idaho
19 Total Awards
$4,336 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #19, College of Western Idaho did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their basic certificate. Located in Nampa, Idaho, the fairly large public school handed out 19 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Around 11% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at CWI. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 51% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full College of Western Idaho Report

#20

Emily Griffith Technical College

Denver, Colorado
16 Total Awards

Emily Griffith Technical College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Emily Griffith is located in Denver, Colorado and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 16 basic certificates to qualified students.

Around 25% of those degree recipients were women.

Emily Griffith is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

Full Emily Griffith Technical College Report

#21

University of Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming
10 Total Awards
$5,317 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Wyoming ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Laramie, Wyoming is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 10 students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $5,317 in tuition and fees if they attend UW full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $16,957. Of those students who received their degree, 20% were women.

One thing to take note of is that UW does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 98% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#21

The University of Montana

Missoula, Montana
10 Total Awards
$7,492 Average Tuition & Fees

The University of Montana did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #21 on the list. Located in Missoula, Montana, the fairly large public school handed out 10 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $7,492 in tuition and fees if they attend UM full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $28,476. Around 20% of those degree recipients were women.

UM does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 47% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#23

College of Eastern Idaho

Idaho Falls, Idaho
9 Total Awards
$4,126 Average Tuition & Fees

College of Eastern Idaho ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Idaho Falls, Idaho is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 9 students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $4,126 in tuition and fees if they attend CEI full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,222. Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at CEI. During the 2019-2020 year, about 76% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#24

Western Wyoming Community College

Rock Springs, Wyoming
8 Total Awards
$3,600 Average Tuition & Fees

Western Wyoming Community College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate computer science programs. Western Wyoming Community College is a small public school located in Rock Springs, Wyoming that handed out 8 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from Wyoming who attend WWCC full time pay an average of $3,600 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,640. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since WWCC does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 55% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Western Wyoming Community College Report

#25

University of Idaho

Moscow, Idaho
6 Total Awards
$8,340 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Idaho came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. This fairly large public school is located in Moscow, Idaho, and it awarded 6 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at U of I is $8,340. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $27,576. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at U of I, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 66% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full University of Idaho Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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