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Computer Science at University of Colorado Boulder

If you plan to study Computer Science, consider the program at University of Colorado Boulder. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Colorado Boulder is in Boulder, CO.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 601 computer science degrees were awarded at University of Colorado Boulder.

Online Class Availability at University of Colorado Boulder

Distance learning is available at University of Colorado Boulder. Among 38,799 students, 797 (2%) studied exclusively online and 14,197 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Science Rankings at University of Colorado Boulder

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Colorado	#2 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#3 of 26
Best Value	Colorado	#5 of 8
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#22 of 26
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#92 of 637
Best Value	Nationwide	#422 of 635

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Colorado	#2 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#3 of 26
Best Value	Colorado	#5 of 8
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#22 of 26
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#92 of 637
Best Value	Nationwide	#422 of 635

Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from University of Colorado Boulder

Those who finish University of Colorado Boulder’s Computer Science program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$77,783
2 years	$82,041
3 years	$93,142
4 years	$109,885
5 years	$122,685

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Computer Science graduates from University of Colorado Boulder report median earnings of $109,885, compared with $71,162 for all University of Colorado Boulder graduates — about 54% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Computer Science graduates from University of Colorado Boulder stands at $19,974.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Computer Science graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Science graduates at University of Colorado Boulder are 21% women (129) and 79% men (472).

Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Of the 386 bachelor’s computer science graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, 19% were women (75) and 81% were men (311).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	221
Hispanic / Latino	49
Black / African American	6
Asian	60
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	27
International (Nonresident)	17
Unknown	5

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 37% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, below the national average of 47%.*

Computer Science Master’s Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Of the 191 master’s computer science graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, 24% were women (46) and 76% were men (145).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	36
Hispanic / Latino	4
Asian	10
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	137
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 9% of Computer Science master’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, below the national average of 12%.*

Computer Science Doctoral Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Among the 24 doctoral computer science degrees awarded at University of Colorado Boulder, 33% were women (8) and 67% were men (16).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science doctoral degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	2
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
International (Nonresident)	14
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Computer Science doctoral degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, below the national average of 13%.*

*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 Boulder

This Computer Science program at University of Colorado Boulder includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	601

Top-Paying Careers for Computer Science Graduates

Students who finish Computer Science program at University of Colorado Boulder work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Computer Science graduates, 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.