Computer Science Schools In Colorado
There are 11 accredited computer science schools in Colorado for faculty who teach computer science classes to choose from. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of computer science and computer science training in Colorado, which includes computer science training at the following levels:
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Professional Trends
Colorado Vs. National Computer Science Employment
| Colorado | 29,820 |
| National | 1,479,220 |
Of all of the computer science professionals that work in the US, approximately 1% work in Colorado state.
Employment Growth for Computer science professionals In Colorado
| 32,530 | 28,740 | 28,670 | 28,770 | 5,940 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
Computer Science is a shrinking field in Colorado. In 2010 there were 26,590 less computer science professionals working in Colorado than there were in 2006. Thus, the field of computer science has shrunk by 82% in Colorado. This decline is faster than the national trend for computer science professionals which shows a 71% decrease in the number of computer science professionals working around the nation.
Computer Science VS. All Professions salaries in Colorado
| $66,094 | $70,034 | $73,880 | $75,202 | $79,480 |
| $46,058 | $47,685 | $48,234 | $49,831 | $51,291 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Computer Science
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
The amount earned by computer science professionals is increasing in Colorado. In 2006 computer science professionals made a mean salary of $66,094 per year, and in 2010 they made $79,480 per year.
Salary percentiles for Computer science professionals in Colorado
10th percentile |
$47,177 |
25th percentile |
$60,017 |
50th percentile |
$75,023 |
75th percentile |
$93,150 |
90th percentile |
$111,277 |
This represents a growth in salaries of 17%. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. In the state of Colorado, there is a huge variation in pay, within the field of computer science. The pay differential between the highest paid computer science professionals and those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket is 136%
Average Salaries for Computer science professionals and related professions in Colorado
Computer Engineering |
$98,193 |
Computer Forensics |
$67,210 |
Computer Programming |
$78,390 |
Computer Science |
$75,808 |
Information Systems |
$105,055 |
Information Technology |
$85,142 |
Computer science professionals in Colorado earn, on average, less than their counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Computer Science programs available for each degree type for all schools in Colorado
associate |
2 |
bachelor |
10 |
master |
4 |
doctor |
2 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 18 |
The number of students graduating from the 11 accredited computer science schools in Colorado is decreasing. In 2006, 392 students graduated from computer science courses in Colorado. And in 2010, 212 students graduated.
Thus there was a 46% percent decrease in the number of computer science school degree or certificate graduates in Colorado. A majority of these graduates, or 56%, graduated with an bachelor's degree in computer science.