by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how CU - Boulder ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in compsci.
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CU - Boulder was ranked #57 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for compsci majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Colorado.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 473 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is a decrease of 0% over the previous year when 475 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 108 students received their master’s degree in compsci from CU - Boulder. This makes it the #31 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 19 students received their doctoral degrees in compsci in 2022, making the school the #21 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of compsci students who receive their bachelor's degree at CU - Boulder is $77,385. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $70,400 for all compsci bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CU - Boulder, compsci students borrow a median amount of $53,257 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,376 for all compsci majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the compsci program at CU - Boulder is $533 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at CU - Boulder was $1,680 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $616 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,910 | $40,297 |
| Fees | $1,646 | $1,646 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,950 | $16,950 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,104 | $3,104 |
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Of the 473 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in compsci from CU - Boulder in 2022, 79% were men and 21% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 92 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 257 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 50 |
| Other Races | 32 |
CU - Boulder does not offer an online option for its compsci bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CU - Boulder Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 81% of compsci master's degrees went to men and 19% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at University of Colorado Boulder.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Science | 45 |
| Computer Information Systems | 7 |
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