by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UCCS ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in compsci.
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The bachelor's program at UCCS was ranked #236 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #4 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 203 |
| Best Computer Science Schools | 236 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs handed out 71 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 82 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in compsci from UCCS. This makes it the #167 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
CompSci majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCCS go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $77,761 a year. 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 UCCS, compsci students borrow a median amount of $49,112 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,376 for all compsci majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UCCS paid an average of $935 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $493 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,738 | $22,255 |
| Fees | $1,700 | $1,700 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,278 | $12,278 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,800 | $4,800 |
Learn more about UCCS tuition and fees.
Of the 71 compsci students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UCCS, about 85% were men and 15% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UCCS are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado at Colorado Springs with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UCCS compsci bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UCCS Online Learning page.
Of the 14 compsci students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UCCS, about 86% were men and 14% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UCCS are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado at Colorado Springs with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 23 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.