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Computer Science Schools in Colorado

In 2020-2021, 1,401 students earned their CompSci degrees in CO.

In terms of popularity, Computer Science is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 8 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in Colorado

CompSci majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 982
Master’s Degree 313
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 98
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 98
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 98
Associate Degree 8

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, a compsci major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of compsci majors in Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 51.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.5%
  • Other Races: 14.5%
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Jobs for Computer Science Grads in Colorado

There are 79,360 people in the state and 2,790,990 people in the nation working in compsci jobs.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in Colorado

In this state, compsci grads earn an average of $102,470. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,200.

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There are 10 colleges in Colorado that offer compsci degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

602 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
37,437 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 67% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,393 after earning their degree at this institution.

289 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
28,244 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,203. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate.

182 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
6,744 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $27,114.

96 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
12,380 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.57 years to graduate. A typical student attending UCCS will pay a net price of $15,648. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it.

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
19,086 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,336 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 77% get financial aid.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
13,856 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $33,830. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
6,310 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $24,961. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $57,824 after earning their degree at this institution.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,307 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.01 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,835 Total Students

In their early career, CCA grads earn an average salary of $33,964. 29 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of the teachers are full time.

#10

Aspen University

Denver
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,563 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $30,099 after graduation.

Computer Science Careers in CO

Some of the careers compsci majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Web Developers 42% $71,360
Information Security Analysts 33% $98,090
Software Applications Developers 31% $104,980
Systems Software Developers 30% $117,350
Computer and Information Systems Managers 30% $153,780
Computer and Information Research Scientists 23% $117,330
Computer Science Professors 22% $73,310
Computer Workers 20% $99,840
Computer Network Support Specialists 17% $69,980
Computer Programmers 0% $92,680

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to compsci.

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Computer Information Systems 1,620
Information Technology 326
Information Science 283
Computer Software Applications 156
Computer Systems Networking 78
Computer Programming 27
Computer Systems Analysis 12

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