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2023 Most Focused Colleges for Computer Information Systems in Colorado

22 Ranked Colleges
2,123 Degrees Awarded
$31,300 Avg Cost*
Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Colorado

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In 2020-2021, 88,434 computer information systems students received their degree, making the major the 9th most popular in the country. In 2019-2020, computer information systems graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $54,066 and had an average of $26,787 in loans still to pay off.

Across Colorado, there were 2,123 computer information systems graduates with average earnings and debt of $58,059 and $32,848 respectively.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Colorado” ranking analyzed 22 colleges that offered a degree in computer information systems. That schools that top this list have a program in computer information systems in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.

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Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Colorado

The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Colorado”.

Top 22 Most Focused Colleges for Computer Information Systems in Colorado

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Colorado State University - Global Campus
Greenwood Village, Colorado

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Colorado State University - Global Campus. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Colorado list. Located in Greenwood Village, Colorado, this fairly large public school handed out 559 diplomas to qualified ’s CIS students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Colorado State University - Global Campus Computer Information Systems Report

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Colorado list. Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs is a large private for-profit school situated in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It awarded 367 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs Computer Information Systems Report

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Colorado College
Colorado Springs, Colorado

Out of the 22 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Colorado that were part of this year’s ranking, Colorado College landed the #3 spot on the list. Colorado Springs, Colorado is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s CIS degrees to 24 students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Colorado College Computer Information Systems Report

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Regis University
Denver, Colorado

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Regis University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Colorado list. Regis U is a private not-for-profit institution located in Denver, Colorado. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 94 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Regis University Computer Information Systems Report

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Colorado State University - Fort Collins. The school came in at #5 for the Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Colorado. Fort Collins, Colorado is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s CIS degrees to 188 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Colorado State University - Fort Collins Computer Information Systems Report

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University of Denver
Denver, Colorado

University of Denver came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Colorado ranking. University of Denver is a private not-for-profit institution located in Denver, Colorado. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 175 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full DU Computer Information Systems Report

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Western Colorado University
Gunnison, Colorado

With a ranking of #7, Western Colorado University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Colorado list. This small school is located in Gunnison, Colorado, and it awarded 11 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

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University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Colorado ranking. Located in Denver, Colorado, this large public school awarded 105 diplomas to qualified ’s CIS students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

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Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, Colorado

Arapahoe Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Colorado ranking, coming in at #9. Arapahoe Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Littleton, Colorado. It awarded 11 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Arapahoe Community College

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Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, Colorado

Colorado Mesa University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Colorado ranking, coming in at #10. Grand Junction, Colorado is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s CIS degrees to 29 students in 2020-2021.

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Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, Colorado

Colorado Christian University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Colorado ranking. Colorado Christian University is a medium-sized school located in Lakewood, Colorado that handed out 19 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at CCU

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Community College of Aurora did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Colorado ranking, coming in at #12. CCA is a medium-sized school located in Aurora, Colorado that handed out 16 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

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Aims Community College
Greeley, Colorado

Aims Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Colorado list. Aims Community College is a public institution located in Greeley, Colorado. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 43 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at Aims Community College

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Front Range Community College
Westminster, Colorado

Front Range Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Colorado ranking, coming in at #14. Westminster, Colorado is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s CIS degrees to 177 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at FRCC

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Pueblo Community College
Pueblo, Colorado

Pueblo Community College landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Colorado ranking. Pueblo Community College is located in Pueblo, Colorado and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 216 ’s CIS degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Pueblo Community College

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Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, Colorado

Pikes Peak Community College landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Colorado ranking. PPCC is a public institution located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 29 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at Pikes Peak Community College

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Community College of Denver ranked #17 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Colorado list. Community College of Denver is located in Denver, Colorado and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5 ’s CIS degrees to qualified students.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at Community College of Denver

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Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs, Colorado

Colorado Mountain College landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Colorado ranking. Colorado Mountain College is a medium-sized public school situated in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. It awarded 45 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Colorado Mountain College Computer Information Systems Report

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Fort Lewis College
Durango, Colorado

Fort Lewis College ranked #19 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Colorado list. FLC is a small public school situated in Durango, Colorado. It awarded 1 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Computer Information Systems at Fort Lewis College

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University of Colorado Boulder landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Colorado ranking. CU - Boulder is a public institution located in Boulder, Colorado. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at University of Colorado Boulder

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DeVry University - Colorado
Westminster, Colorado

DeVry University - Colorado did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Colorado ranking, coming in at #21. DeVry University - Colorado is a small school located in Westminster, Colorado that handed out 0 ’s CIS degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at DeVry University - Colorado

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University of Colorado at Colorado Springs landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on CIS Major in Colorado ranking. UCCS is a public institution located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 0 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Computer Information Systems Report

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