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With all of the options veterans have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual has developed its “Most Veteran Friendly in the Rocky Mountains Region for Computer and Information Sciences for a Master’s” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.
In 2020-2021, 51,681 people earned their degree in general computer and information sciences, making the major the 15th most popular in the United States.
Across the Rocky Mountains region, there were 2,177 general computer and information sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.
This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Rocky Mountains Region for Computer and Information Sciences for a Master’s” ranking looked at 5 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general computer and information sciences. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great general computer and information sciences programs and a strong support system for veterans and active service members.
Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the general computer and information sciences program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran population. See our ranking methodology to learn more.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we’ve developed the “Most Veteran Friendly in the Rocky Mountains Region for Computer and Information Sciences for a Master’s” ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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The colleges and universities below are the best for rocky mountains region master’s degree vets studying computer and information sciences.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Colorado State University - Fort Collins. The school came in at #1 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Rocky Mountains Region for Computer and Information Sciences for a Master’s. Colorado State is a large school located in Fort Collins, Colorado that handed out 46 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Colorado State, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking.Among the 32,428 students enrolled at Colorado State, 1,606 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,183 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $10,701. During this same period, 68 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
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 low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% 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%.
Full Colorado State University - Fort Collins Veteran Student Life Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Utah. The school came in at #2 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Rocky Mountains Region for Computer and Information Sciences for a Master’s. University of Utah is a large public school situated in Salt Lake City, Utah. It awarded 24 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
U of U not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list.Of the 33,081 students enrolled at U of U, 1 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. U of U does offer credit for military training for eligible students.
With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% 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 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus. The school came in at #3 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Rocky Mountains Region for Computer and Information Sciences for a Master’s. CU Anschutz is a large school located in Denver, Colorado that handed out 36 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
CU Anschutz not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list.Among the 24,723 students enrolled at CU Anschutz, 1 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Veteran Student Life Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Utah State University. The school came in at #4 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Rocky Mountains Region for Computer and Information Sciences for a Master’s. USU is a large public school situated in Logan, Utah. It awarded 21 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
USU also made our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” list, coming in at #3.According to our most recent data, USU supports 27,691 students, and 3 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $285. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. USU offers credit for military training for eligible students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
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Out of the 5 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Rocky Mountains Region for Computer and Information Sciences for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Regis University landed the #5 spot on the list. Regis U is a medium-sized school located in Denver, Colorado that handed out 78 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Regis U, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region” ranking.Among the 6,310 students enrolled at Regis U, 408 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 329 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $10,208. On top of their other funding sources, 7 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full Regis U Veteran Student Life Report
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