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Cheapest Computer and Information Sciences Colleges in Colorado

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

Colorado's most affordable Computer and Information Sciences program comes from Colorado State University Global at just $14,099 net price, while the state's priciest option at University of Denver costs $36,037. The earning potential varies dramatically across these 12 programs, with Colorado State University-Fort Collins graduates averaging $73,070 annually compared to $47,260 at Colorado Mesa University. This range reflects Colorado's tech market, where aerospace giants like Lockheed Martin and Ball Aerospace compete with Denver's growing startup ecosystem for computing talent. The Colorado Opportunity Fund helps in-state students reduce costs further at public institutions.
12
Programs
$14,099 – $36,037
Net Price Range
$62,023
Avg. Program Earnings
53.9%
Avg. Graduation Rate

12 Computer and Information Sciences, General Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $14,099 $8,400 96.9%
2 $14,954 $12,760 17.6%
3 $15,331 $9,712 41.5% 81.8%
4 $16,431 $9,712 45.3% 84.8%
5 $16,773 $11,083 50.7% 91.9%
6 $17,339 $9,670 43.1% 91.0%
7 $19,133 $10,017 47.4% 74.6%
8 $20,332 $12,896 66.9% 90.8%
9 $22,689 $43,980 61.1% 76.1%
10 $25,458 $39,266 55.3%
11 $31,678 $67,932 86.0% 16.3%
12 $36,037 $59,340 78.0% 77.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Colorado State University Global so affordable for computer science students?

CSU Global offers the lowest net price at $14,099 with an in-state tuition of just $8,400. The online university model keeps overhead costs down while maintaining a 96.88% acceptance rate, making it accessible to most applicants.

How do graduation rates compare between the most and least expensive programs?

Colorado College, the second most expensive option, boasts an 86% graduation rate compared to Colorado Technical University's 17.6% rate. However, mid-range public schools like Colorado State University-Fort Collins achieve strong 66.9% graduation rates at much lower costs.

Is there a significant earnings difference between public and private computer science programs?

Public universities show the highest earning potential, with CSU-Fort Collins graduates earning $73,070 annually. University of Colorado Denver graduates earn $66,355, while Colorado Mesa University graduates start at $47,260, showing earnings vary more by specific institution than public versus private status.

Does student debt vary significantly across Colorado's computer science programs?

Debt levels range from $20,500 at UC Denver to $38,624 at Colorado Technical University. Most public institutions keep debt around $22,000, while Colorado Christian University averages $34,000 in student debt.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.