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Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Colorado

1,379 students earned Computer & Information Sciences degrees in Colorado in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Computer & Information Sciences is the 5th most popular major in the state out of a total 30 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer & Information Sciences Majors in Colorado

Computer & Information Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,088
Post-Master’s Certificate 180
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 180
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 111
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 111
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 111

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, a computer and information sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer and information sciences majors in Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.8%
  • Black or African American: 7.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 42.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 21.4%
  • Other Races: 15.2%
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Jobs for Computer & Information Sciences Grads in Colorado

140,060 people in the state and 5,610,640 in the nation are employed in jobs related to computer and information sciences.

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Wages for Computer & Information Sciences Jobs in Colorado

Computer & Information Sciences grads earn an average of $91,410 in the state and $92,030 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Colorado that offer computer and information sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

355 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
28,244 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $17,203. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 31 to 1.

244 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
13,856 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 1.60% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $51,490 after graduation.

169 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
6,310 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,961.

169 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,679. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

136 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
37,437 Total Students

The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, CU - Boulder grads earn an average salary of $49,393. The average student takes 4.38 years to complete their degree at CU - Boulder.

114 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,167 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.67 years to complete their degree at CU Anschutz.

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,578 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,954. The 2.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
6,744 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $76,135 a year. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Mines. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,563 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,099 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
12,380 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Graduates earn an average $40,762 after graduation. The average student takes 4.57 years to complete their degree at UCCS.

Computer & Information Sciences Careers in CO

Some of the careers computer and information sciences majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Web Developers 42% $71,360
Computer Systems Analysts 34% $93,600
Information Security Analysts 33% $98,090
Software Applications Developers 31% $104,980
Systems Software Developers 30% $117,350
Computer and Information Systems Managers 30% $153,780
Computer User Support Specialists 27% $56,700
Database Administrators 25% $92,260
Computer and Information Research Scientists 23% $117,330
Computer Science Professors 22% $73,310
Computer Workers 20% $99,840
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 20% $81,230
Multimedia Artists and Animators 18% $67,970
Computer Network Support Specialists 17% $69,980
Computer Network Architects 17% $113,970
Managers 16% $127,750
Graphic Designers 13% $50,950
Computer Programmers 0% $92,680

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to computer and information sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Engineering 1,387
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 585
Natural Resources & Conservation 459
Physical Sciences 317
Agriculture 227
Mathematics & Statistics 191
Architecture/Urban Planning 121
Engineering Technologies 77

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