by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at U of Colorado. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, U of Colorado as a strong choice for computer science, ranked #99 out of 639 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Schools | 99 of 639 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in Colorado | 2 of 8 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 3 of 25 |
The following degree levels are granted in computer science at U of Colorado, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 386 |
| Master’s | 191 |
| Doctoral | 24 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Colorado Boulder conferred 386 bachelor’s degrees in computer science.
U of Colorado ranks competitively among schools offering computer science at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Computer Science majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from U of Colorado go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $109,885 a year. This is higher than $71,162, the median for all majors at U of Colorado.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at U of Colorado, computer science students accumulate a median of $19,974 in student loans. This is below $20,170, the typical median for all majors at U of Colorado.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,728 | $41,212 |
| Fees | $1,704 | $1,758 |
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Among recent graduates, 81% of computer science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 19% went to women.
The majority of computer science bachelor’s degree graduates at U of Colorado were White. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into 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 computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 60 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
| White | 221 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 33 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at U of Colorado. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer Science | 191 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Computer Science | 24 |
