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411 students earned CompSci degrees in Colorado in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Computer Science is the 12th most popular major in the state out of a total 205 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 313
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 98
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 98
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 98

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.1%
  • Black or African American: 7.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.7%
  • White: 30.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 27.5%
  • Other Races: 26.0%
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Jobs for Computer Science Grads in Colorado

In this state, there are 79,360 people employed in jobs related to a compsci degree, compared to 2,790,990 nationwide.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in Colorado

CompSci grads earn an average of $102,470 in the state and $96,200 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Colorado that offer compsci degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. An average student at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs will pay a net price of $17,203. 85% of students get financical aid.

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

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 67% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending CU - Boulder will pay a net price of $20,967.

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

The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $76,135 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,762 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,648.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,490 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at DU.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,563 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 84% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

Computer Science Careers in CO

Some of the careers compsci majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Web Developers 42% $71,360
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 and Information Research Scientists 23% $117,330
Computer Science Professors 22% $73,310
Computer Workers 20% $99,840
Computer Network Support Specialists 17% $69,980
Computer Programmers 0% $92,680

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Computer Information Systems 537
Information Science 200
Information Technology 132
Computer Software Applications 81
Computer Programming 18

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