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2023 Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

15 Schools Ranked
$42,590 Average Earnings
$23,061 Avg Student Debt

It's not easy to decide which computer science program to enroll in when you have so many options available. As online education opportunities 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. Also there are many trade schools and bootcamps 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 Science Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. This report analyzed 15 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to see which ones had 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.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

#1

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, Utah
5,881 Total Awards
$62,838 Average Earnings
$26,218 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Western Governors University to be the most popular school for computer science students in the Rocky Mountains Region . Located in Salt Lake City, Utah, the large private not-for-profit school awarded 5,881 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,218 in student loans. During the early years of their career, WGU graduates make an average of $62,838 annually. Around 13% of those degree recipients were women.

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826 Total Awards
$49,482 Average Earnings
$36,481 Avg Student Debt

The programs at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in the Rocky Mountains Region . Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs is a large private for-profit school situated in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It awarded 826 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $36,481 in loans while pursuing their degree. 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. Of those students who received their degree, 27% were women.

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#3

Colorado State University - Global Campus

Greenwood Village, Colorado
559 Total Awards
$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. This fairly large public school is located in Greenwood Village, Colorado, and it awarded 559 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,798 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Colorado State University - Global Campus graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $59,059 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 25% were women.

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#4

Pikes Peak Community College

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

Out of the 15 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Pikes Peak Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Pikes Peak Community College is a fairly large public school located in Colorado Springs, Colorado that handed out 141 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $14,776 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, PPCC graduates make an average of $31,856 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 16% were women.

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46 Total Awards
$32,351 Average Earnings
$41,706 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 15 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design landed the # 5 spot on the list. This small private for-profit school is located in Lakewood, Colorado, and it awarded 46 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $41,706 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $420.After graduating from RMCAD, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $32,351 during the early years of their career. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.

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379 Total Awards
$37,650 Average Earnings
$15,533 Avg Student Debt

Brigham Young University - Idaho came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Rexburg, Idaho is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 379 students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,533 in student loans. During the early years of their career, BYU - I graduates make an average of $37,650 annually. Around 28% of those degree recipients were women.

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332 Total Awards
$45,865 Average Earnings
$23,304 Avg Student Debt

Colorado State University - Fort Collins ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Colorado State is a large public school situated in Fort Collins, Colorado. It awarded 332 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Colorado State accumulate an average of $23,304 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 $397 if they 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. Of those students who received their degree, 22% were women.

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#8

Regis University

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

With a ranking of #8, Regis University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working. Regis U is a private not-for-profit institution located in Denver, Colorado. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 241 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $32,679 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $373. During the early years of their career, Regis U graduates make an average of $53,795 annually. Around 24% of those degree recipients were women.

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#9

Laramie County Community College

Cheyenne, Wyoming
37 Total Awards
$50,717 Average Earnings
$15,916 Avg Student Debt

Laramie County Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students. It came in at #9 on the list. Cheyenne, Wyoming is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 37 students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,916 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, LCCC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $50,717 during the early year of their career. Around 8% of those degree recipients were women.

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27 Total Awards
$41,878 Average Earnings
$12,432 Avg Student Debt

Northern Wyoming Community College District did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students. It came in at #9 on the list. Northern Wyoming Community College District is located in Sheridan, Wyoming and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 27 degrees to qualified students.

On average, students take out $12,432 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Northern Wyoming Community College District, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $41,878 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 22% were women.

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#11

LDS Business College

Salt Lake City, Utah
59 Total Awards
$25,985 Average Earnings

LDS Business College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students. It came in at #11 on the list. LDS Business College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Salt Lake City, Utah. It awarded 59 degrees in 2020-2021.

During the early years of their career, LDS Business College graduates make an average of $25,985 annually. Around 15% of those degree recipients were women.

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#12

Western Wyoming Community College

Rock Springs, Wyoming
16 Total Awards
$55,885 Average Earnings
$11,876 Avg Student Debt

Western Wyoming Community College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer science programs. Located in Rock Springs, Wyoming, the small public school awarded 16 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from WWCC accumulate an average of $11,876 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, WWCC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $55,885 during the early year of their career. Around 44% of those degree recipients were women.

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#13

University of Idaho

Moscow, Idaho
74 Total Awards
$38,989 Average Earnings
$24,511 Avg Student Debt

University of Idaho came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. U of I is a public institution located in Moscow, Idaho. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 74 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from U of I accumulate an average of $24,511 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $241. Once they receive their degree, U of I graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $38,989 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 23% were women.

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#14

University of Denver

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

With a ranking of #14, University of Denver did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working. University of Denver is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in Denver, Colorado that handed out 302 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $25,437 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $579.After graduating from DU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $51,736 during the early years of their career. Around 37% of those degree recipients were women.

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9 Total Awards

With a ranking of #15, Great Falls College Montana State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working. This small public school is located in Great Falls, Montana, and it awarded 9 degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 11% were women.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 15 schools only.

References

  • 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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