Below are the key facts about this program at UCCS. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UCCS among the top schools in the country for computer science, coming in at #389 out of 639 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Schools | 389 of 639 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in Colorado | 6 of 8 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 17 of 25 |
The table below lists every degree level available for computer science at UCCS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 92 |
| Master’s | 15 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Colorado Colorado Springs conferred 92 bachelor’s degrees in computer science.
UCCS holds a strong position among schools offering computer science at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Computer Science majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UCCS go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $93,266 a year. This is above $58,851, the median for all majors at UCCS.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UCCS, computer science students accumulate a median of $26,863 in student loans. This is higher than $23,559, the typical median for all majors at UCCS.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,296 | $23,155 |
| Fees | $1,884 | $1,884 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 89% of computer science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 11% went to women.
The majority of computer science bachelor’s degree graduates at UCCS were White. Roughly 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Colorado Springs with a bachelor’s in computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UCCS. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer Science | 15 |