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Computer Information Systems Schools in Colorado

In 2020-2021, 537 students earned their CIS degrees in CO.

As a degree choice, Computer Information Systems is the 8th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Computer Information Systems Majors in Colorado

CIS majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 420
Post-Master’s Certificate 109
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 109
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, a CIS major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of CIS majors in Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.8%
  • Black or African American: 8.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.6%
  • White: 48.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.5%
  • Other Races: 11.5%
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Jobs for Computer Information Systems Grads in Colorado

There are 99,280 people in the state and 3,468,840 people in the nation working in CIS jobs.

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Wages for Computer Information Systems Jobs in Colorado

In this state, CIS grads earn an average of $102,820. Nationwide, they make an average of $102,470.

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There are 9 colleges in Colorado that offer CIS degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $33,830. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,490 a year.

98 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,578 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it. In their early career, Colorado State University - Global Campus grads earn an average salary of $63,331. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 31 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,203. It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate.

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

This private school has an average net price of $24,961. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The 3.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%.

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

In their early career, CU Anschutz grads earn an average salary of $48,167. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.67 years to graduate.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,761 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 13% are considered full time. In their early career, American Sentinel University grads earn an average salary of $76,675.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,563 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $14,215. The student loan default rate is 5.00% which is lower than average.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 67% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 74% of the teachers are full time.

Computer Information Systems Careers in CO

Some of the careers CIS majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
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
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
Computer Network Architects 17% $113,970

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to CIS.

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Computer Science 411
Information Science 200
Information Technology 132
Computer Software Applications 81
Computer Programming 18

View all majors related to Computer Information Systems

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