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Computer Science at University of Colorado Colorado Springs

What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer Science, consider the program at University of Colorado Colorado Springs. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Colorado Colorado Springs sits in Colorado Springs, CO.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 107 computer science graduations were recorded at University of Colorado Colorado Springs.

Studying Online at University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Distance learning is available at University of Colorado Colorado Springs. Of 11,354 students, 1,739 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,888 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Science Rankings at University of Colorado Colorado Springs

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Colorado Colorado Springs’s Computer Science program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Colorado	#3 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Colorado	#6 of 8
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#17 of 26
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#18 of 26
Best Value	Nationwide	#339 of 635
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#375 of 637

Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Those who finish University of Colorado Colorado Springs’s Computer Science program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$67,849
2 years	$67,240
3 years	$77,111
4 years	$93,266
5 years	$107,464

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Computer Science graduates from University of Colorado Colorado Springs report median earnings of $93,266, compared with $58,851 for all University of Colorado Colorado Springs graduates — about 58% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Computer Science graduates from University of Colorado Colorado Springs is $26,863.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Computer Science graduates at University of Colorado Colorado Springs, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Computer Science graduates at University of Colorado Colorado Springs are 11% women (12) and 89% men (95).

Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Of the 92 bachelor’s computer science graduates at University of Colorado Colorado Springs, 11% were women (10) and 89% were men (82).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Colorado Springs.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	64
Hispanic / Latino	14
Black / African American	1
Asian	4
Two or More Races	8
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 29% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Colorado Springs, lower than the national average of 47%.*

Computer Science Master’s Program at University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Among the 15 master’s computer science degrees awarded at University of Colorado Colorado Springs, 13% were women (2) and 87% were men (13).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Colorado Springs.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	2
International (Nonresident)	5

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 13% of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Colorado Springs, above the national average of 12%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Science Concentrations at University of Colorado Colorado Springs

The Computer Science program at University of Colorado Colorado Springs offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	107

Best-Paid Careers for Computer Science Graduates

Those who complete Computer Science program at University of Colorado Colorado Springs pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Computer Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Web Developers	$125,527
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.