Computer & Information Sciences at University of Colorado Boulder
If you plan to study Computer & Information Sciences, you may want to check out the program at University of Colorado Boulder. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Colorado Boulder is in Boulder, CO.
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Studying Online at University of Colorado Boulder
Distance learning is available at University of Colorado Boulder. Of 38,799 students, 797 (2%) studied exclusively online and 14,197 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at University of Colorado Boulder
Rankings can help you compare University of Colorado Boulder’s Computer & Information Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #3 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #4 of 56 |
| Best Value | Colorado | #20 of 28 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #47 of 56 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #173 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1154 of 1,600 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #3 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #4 of 56 |
| Best Value | Colorado | #20 of 28 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #47 of 56 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #173 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1154 of 1,600 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from University of Colorado Boulder
Students who complete University of Colorado Boulder’s Computer & Information Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $81,856 |
| 2 years | $85,164 |
| 3 years | $97,010 |
| 4 years | $105,824 |
| 5 years | $122,685 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from University of Colorado Boulder take home a median $105,824, compared with $71,162 for all University of Colorado Boulder graduates — about 49% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from University of Colorado Boulder comes in at $19,974.
Top-Paying Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Computer & Information Sciences program at University of Colorado Boulder go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Computer & Information Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Health Informatics Specialists | $156,714 |
| 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 |
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
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