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2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Colorado

13 Schools Ranked
$43,554 Average Earnings
$24,662 Avg Student Debt

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for computer science students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamp that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Best Computer Science Schools in Colorado to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 13 schools in Colorado to see which ones offered the best programs for computer science students.

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Top Computer Science Schools in Colorado

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$45,865 Average Earnings
$23,304 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Colorado State University - Fort Collins the best school in Colorado for computer science students working on their degree.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,304 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $397, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Colorado State graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $45,865 during the early year of their career.

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#2

Red Rocks Community College

Lakewood, Colorado
$53,516 Average Earnings
$17,601 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Red Rocks Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Colorado list.

Degree recipients from Red Rocks Community College accumulate an average of $17,601 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Red Rocks Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $53,516 during the early years of their career.

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#3

Colorado State University - Global Campus

Greenwood Village, Colorado
$59,059 Average Earnings
$31,798 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Colorado State University - Global Campus is a great place for computer science students.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,798 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Colorado State University - Global Campus graduates make an average of $59,059 annually.

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$56,691 Average Earnings
$28,012 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Colorado list.

On average, students take out $28,012 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $251 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, CU Anschutz graduates make an average of $56,691 annually.

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#5

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, Colorado
$48,893 Average Earnings
$20,697 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 13 schools in Colorado that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Colorado Boulder landed the # 5 spot on the list.

On average, students take out $20,697 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $566, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from CU - Boulder, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $48,893 during the early years of their career.

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#6

Front Range Community College

Westminster, Colorado
$36,174 Average Earnings
$20,922 Avg Student Debt

Front Range Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer science programs.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,922 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, FRCC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $36,174 during the early year of their career.

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#7

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado
$51,736 Average Earnings
$25,437 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #7, University of Denver did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working.

Degree recipients from DU accumulate an average of $25,437 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $579 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from DU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $51,736 during the early years of their career.

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#8

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs, Colorado
$31,856 Average Earnings
$14,776 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #8, Pikes Peak Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working.

Degree recipients from PPCC accumulate an average of $14,776 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, PPCC graduates make an average of $31,856 annually.

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#9

Regis University

Denver, Colorado
$53,795 Average Earnings
$32,679 Avg Student Debt

Regis University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer science programs.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $32,679 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $373, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Regis U, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $53,795 during the early years of their career.

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#10

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, Colorado
$44,256 Average Earnings
$24,627 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #10, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working.

On average, students take out $24,627 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $289 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, UCCS graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $44,256 during the early year of their career.

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$49,482 Average Earnings
$36,481 Avg Student Debt

Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs ranked #11 on this year’s Best Computer Science Schools in Colorado list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $36,481 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $170, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs graduates make an average of $49,482 annually.

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$39,544 Average Earnings
$28,409 Avg Student Debt

Metropolitan State University of Denver landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer science programs.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,409 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, MSU Denver graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $39,544 during the early year of their career.

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#13

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, Colorado
$38,493 Average Earnings
$23,997 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #13, Colorado Mesa University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working.

On average, students take out $23,997 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $176, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Colorado Mesa, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $38,493 during the early years of their career.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 13 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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