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2023 Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

7 Colleges
$57,982 Avg Salary
$27,392 Avg Student Debt

In 2020-2021, 88,434 degrees and certificates were awarded to computer information systems students, making the major the most popular in the country.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which computer science program is right for you. 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 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 Online Computer Information Systems Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. This report analyzed 7 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to see which ones were the most popular online programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Colleges.

#1

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, UT

Our analysis found Western Governors University to be the most popular school for computer information systems students who want to pursue an online degree in the Rocky Mountains Region . WGU is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Salt Lake City.

CIS majors at WGU take out an average of $22,770 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Out of the 7 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Colorado State University - Global Campus landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Greenwood Village, Colorado State University - Global Campus is a public school with a large student population.

CIS majors at Colorado State University - Global Campus take out an average of $32,599 in student loans while working on their egree.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs is a great place for computer information systems students pursuing an online degree. Located in the city of Colorado Springs, Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs is a private for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs take out is $34,495.

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#4

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs, CO

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Pikes Peak Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in the large suburb of Colorado Springs, PPCC is a public school with a large student population.

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#5

Regis University

Denver, CO

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Regis University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Information Systems Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Regis U is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Denver.

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With a ranking of #6, Northern Wyoming Community College District did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer information systems students. Located in the town of Sheridan, Northern Wyoming Community College District is a public school with a small student population.

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#7

University of Denver

Denver, CO

University of Denver landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer information systems programs. DU is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Denver.

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Explore the most popular online computer information systems colleges for a specific state in the Rocky Mountains region.

State Degrees Awarded
Montana 22
Wyoming 8
Colorado 1,620
Utah 1,866
Idaho 230

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

CIS Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Computer & Information Sciences 51,681
Information Technology 31,531
Informatics 2,726
Other Computer & Information Sciences 1,887
Artificial Intelligence 518
Human-Centered Technology Design 91

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 7 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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