2023 Best Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
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. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Best Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 28 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for computer science students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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Our analysis found Western Governors University to be the best school for computer science students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Rocky Mountains Region .
The average tuition and fees at WGU is $7,452. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,218 in student loans.
Since WGU is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Colorado School of Mines is a great place for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree.
Full-time students from Colorado pay an average of $19,538 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Mines. Out-of-state students pay an average of $40,838. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Mines accumulate an average of $26,133 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Mines 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. In fact, around 6% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Brigham Young University - Provo. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list.
Bachelor’s Degree recipients from BYU accumulate an average of $14,534 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that BYU does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 94% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Colorado State University - Fort Collins. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list.
In-state students pay an average of $12,188 in tuition and fees if they attend Colorado State full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $31,470. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Colorado State accumulate an average of $23,304 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Colorado State does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 91% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Out of the 28 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Colorado State University - Global Campus landed the # 5 spot on the list.
By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $34,271 in student loans.
Since Colorado State University - Global Campus is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
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University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus ranked #6 on this year’s Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at CU Anschutz is $9,384. Out-of-state students pay an average of $26,376. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $28,030 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at CU Anschutz. During the 2019-2020 year, about 76% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #7, University of Colorado Boulder did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at CU - Boulder is $12,610. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $38,358. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from CU - Boulder accumulate an average of $20,697 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
CU - Boulder does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 98% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
University of Utah did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at U of U is $8,893. Out-of-state students pay an average of $28,345. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from U of U accumulate an average of $22,086 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that U of U does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 97% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Red Rocks Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking.
Students from Colorado who attend Red Rocks Community College full time pay an average of $4,389 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,811.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Red Rocks Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 75% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #10, Brigham Young University - Idaho did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree.
Bachelor’s Degree recipients from BYU - I accumulate an average of $16,085 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at BYU - I, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 82% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Utah State University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list.
In-state students pay an average of $8,960 in tuition and fees if they attend USU full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $23,435. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from USU accumulate an average of $18,316 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since USU does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 77% took at least some of their classes online.
Utah Valley University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UVU is $6,010. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,092. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,939 in student loans.
Online courses are available at UVU, 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 70% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
University of Idaho landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree computer science programs.
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. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from U of I accumulate an average of $24,511 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since U of I does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 66% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #14 on the list.
The average tuition and fees at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs is $12,581. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $39,244 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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Montana State University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree computer science programs.
Students from Montana who attend MSU Bozeman full time pay an average of $7,528 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $28,264. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,569 in student loans.
MSU Bozeman does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
University of Denver came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking.
The average tuition and fees at DU is $54,819. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,437 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at DU. In 2019-2020 about 95% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of Wyoming came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking.
In-state students pay an average of $5,317 in tuition and fees if they attend UW full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $16,957. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,087 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that UW does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 98% took at least some of their classes online.
Regis University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $39,610 to cover tuition and fees at Regis U. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $32,679 in student loans.
Regis U does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 63% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The University of Montana landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree computer science programs.
In-state students pay an average of $7,492 in tuition and fees if they attend UM full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $28,476. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,987 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UM does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 47% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs ranked #20 on this year’s Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UCCS is $10,994. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $22,270. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,627 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UCCS does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 43% took at least some of their classes online.
Weber State University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking.
In-state students pay an average of $6,228 in tuition and fees if they attend WSU full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $16,644. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,282 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since WSU does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 59% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Boise State University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking.
In-state students pay an average of $8,060 in tuition and fees if they attend Boise State full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $24,980. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Boise State accumulate an average of $26,680 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Boise State 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 82% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #23, Colorado State University - Pueblo did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree.
Students from Colorado who attend Colorado State University - Pueblo full time pay an average of $9,005 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,659. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Colorado State University - Pueblo accumulate an average of $24,825 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Colorado State University - Pueblo 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 85% took at least some of their classes online.
Metropolitan State University of Denver ranked #24 on this year’s Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list.
Full-time students from Colorado pay an average of $10,021 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend MSU Denver. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $27,502. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from MSU Denver accumulate an average of $28,409 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at MSU Denver, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 53% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Colorado Mesa University landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree computer science programs.
Students from Colorado who attend Colorado Mesa full time pay an average of $9,000 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $22,322. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,073 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Colorado Mesa does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 62% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- 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 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%.
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