by our College Data Analytics Team
Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in Colorado” ranking.
Computer & Information Sciences is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 6th of all the majors we analyze. In 2020-2021, 254,454 degrees were awarded to students with this major. In 2019-2020, computer and information sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $52,893 and had an average of $27,324 in loans still to pay off.
Across Colorado, there were 4,782 computer and information sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $55,818 and $33,696 respectively.
This year’s “Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in Colorado” ranking looked at 29 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in computer and information sciences. To top this list, a school must have a successful computer and information sciences program that graduates more students in the field than other colleges that offer the same major.
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The computer & information sciences school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in Colorado”.
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The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in Colorado”.
Out of the 29 schools in the Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in Colorado that were part of this year’s ranking, Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs landed the #1 spot on the list. Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs is a large school located in Colorado Springs, Colorado that handed out 826 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Colorado Boulder. The school came in at #2 for the Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in Colorado. University of Colorado Boulder is located in Boulder, Colorado and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 641 ’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.
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%. With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Colorado State University - Global Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in Colorado list. Greenwood Village, Colorado is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s computer and information sciences degrees to 559 students in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.7% 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%.
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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 #4 for the Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in Colorado. Colorado State is a public institution located in Fort Collins, Colorado. The school has a large population, and it awarded 332 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.6% 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Denver. The school came in at #5 for the Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in Colorado. University of Denver is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Denver, Colorado. It awarded 302 ’s computer and information sciences 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%.
Regis University landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in Colorado ranking. Regis University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Denver, Colorado. It awarded 241 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Colorado School of Mines came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in Colorado ranking. Mines is a public institution located in Golden, Colorado. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 182 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
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University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in Colorado ranking. University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is a public institution located in Denver, Colorado. The school has a large population, and it awarded 179 ’s degrees 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%.
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs ranked #9 on this year’s Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in Colorado list. Colorado Springs, Colorado is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s computer and information sciences degrees to 134 students 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%.
Metropolitan State University of Denver did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in Colorado ranking, coming in at #10. This fairly large school is located in Denver, Colorado, and it awarded 111 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
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Front Range Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in Colorado ranking. FRCC is a public institution located in Westminster, Colorado. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 330 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Pikes Peak Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in Colorado ranking, coming in at #12. Pikes Peak Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It awarded 141 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in Colorado ranking, coming in at #13. RMCAD is a private for-profit institution located in Lakewood, Colorado. The school has a small population, and it awarded 46 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
Community College of Aurora ranked #14 on this year’s Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in Colorado list. This medium-sized school is located in Aurora, Colorado, and it awarded 63 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
United States Air Force Academy ranked #15 on this year’s Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in Colorado list. This small school is located in USAF Academy, Colorado, and it awarded 32 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Arapahoe Community College landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in Colorado ranking. Arapahoe Community College is a public institution located in Littleton, Colorado. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 31 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
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Colorado Mesa University landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in Colorado ranking. Colorado Mesa University is located in Grand Junction, Colorado and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 32 ’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.
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Colorado State University - Pueblo ranked #18 on this year’s Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in Colorado list. Colorado State University - Pueblo is a public institution located in Pueblo, Colorado. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 28 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
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With a ranking of #19, Colorado Christian University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in Colorado list. CCU is a medium-sized school located in Lakewood, Colorado that handed out 28 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Red Rocks Community College landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in Colorado ranking. Red Rocks Community College is located in Lakewood, Colorado and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 52 ’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.
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Colorado College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in Colorado ranking. Colorado Springs, Colorado is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s computer and information sciences degrees to 24 students in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
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Pueblo Community College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in Colorado ranking. Located in Pueblo, Colorado, this medium-sized public school handed out 237 diplomas to qualified ’s computer and information sciences students in 2020-2021.
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Aims Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in Colorado ranking, coming in at #22. Aims Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Greeley, Colorado. It awarded 43 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
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Western Colorado University ranked #24 on this year’s Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in Colorado list. Western is a public institution located in Gunnison, Colorado. The school has a small population, and it awarded 11 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
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Colorado Mountain College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in Colorado ranking, coming in at #25. Colorado Mountain College is a medium-sized school located in Glenwood Springs, Colorado that handed out 45 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
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Community College of Denver came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in Colorado ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Denver, Colorado, and it awarded 5 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
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DeVry University - Colorado came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Computer & Information Sciences Major in Colorado ranking. DeVry University - Colorado is a private for-profit institution located in Westminster, Colorado. The school has a small population, and it awarded 4 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
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