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General Computer Science in Colorado

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General Computer Science Schools in Colorado

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

In terms of popularity, General Computer Science is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 17 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Computer Science Majors in Colorado

Computer Science 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 computer science major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer science 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 General Computer Science Grads in Colorado

In this state, there are 79,360 people employed in jobs related to a computer science degree, compared to 2,790,990 nationwide.

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Wages for General Computer Science Jobs in Colorado

Computer Science grads earn an average of $102,470 in the state and $96,200 nationwide.

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

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

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 67% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.38 years.

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

85% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $29,625 after graduation. An average student at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs will pay a net price of $17,203.

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

The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $76,135 after graduation. 72% of the teachers are full time.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,762 after earning their degree at this institution. The 4.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,313. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,336 a year. 77% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,490 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 51%.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 41%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.20%. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,307 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.01 years to complete their degree at USAFA.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,835 Total Students

64% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 9.50% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#10

Aspen University

Denver
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,563 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. In their early career, Aspen University grads earn an average salary of $30,099. 84% of students get financical aid.

General Computer Science Careers in CO

Some of the careers computer science 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

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