by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Computer Graphics. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Computer Software & Applications is a major offered under the computer and information sciences program of study at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in computer software, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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If you're having trouble deciding which school is best for you, you may want to check out our many college rankings. The bachelor's program at RMCAD was ranked #87 on College Factual's Best Schools for computer software list. It is also ranked #2 in Colorado.
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In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at RMCAD was $693 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,555 | $18,555 |
| Fees | $2,170 | $2,170 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
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One way to think about how much a school will cost is to look at how much in student loans that you have to take out to get your degree. Computer Software students who received their bachelor’s degree at RMCAD took out an average of $50,420 in student loans. That is 42% higher than the national average of $35,555.
The median early career salary of computer software students who receive their bachelor’s degree from RMCAD is $38,048 per year. That is 4% higher than the national average of $36,567.
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. RMCAD does offer online classes in its computer software bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the RMCAD Online Learning page.
About 78.9% of the students who received their BS in computer software in 2019-2020 were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 41.5%.
Of those graduates who received a bachelor’s degree in computer software at RMCAD in 2019-2020, 31.6% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is about the same as the nationwide number of 30%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 34 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 5 |
Computer Software & Applications students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Graphics | 57 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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