Computer Science at University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO · Bachelor's Degree · about 483 graduates a year
University of Colorado Boulder graduates in computer science earn 14% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 16% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Colorado Boulder Compares for Computer Science
All 349 colleges reporting computer science earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $268,121 | $272,681 | #1 | $171,264 |
| 2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $225,141 | $198,260 | #5 | $154,492 |
| 3 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $223,309 | $212,544 | #2 | $152,656 |
| 4 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $217,973 | $191,312 | #8 | $146,624 |
| 5 | Pomona College Claremont, CA | $217,051 | $197,502 | #6 | $143,084 |
| 6 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $214,907 | $195,551 | #7 | $138,613 |
| 7 | Brown University Providence, RI | $214,479 | $211,240 | #3 | $151,065 |
| 8 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $209,574 | $184,552 | #12 | $110,814 |
| 9 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $204,379 | $185,972 | #10 | $149,866 |
| 10 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $203,169 | $178,912 | #16 | $152,251 |
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| 67 | University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA | $123,422 | $112,306 | #98 | $75,150 |
| 68 | St Olaf College Northfield, MN | $122,912 | $117,407 | #80 | $82,278 |
| 69 | University of Denver Denver, CO | $121,993 | $114,087 | #93 | $72,250 |
| 70 | University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO | $121,952 | $114,049 | #94 | $77,385 |
| 71 | Wentworth Institute of Technology Boston, MA | $121,671 | $107,144 | #128 | $85,954 |
| 72 | University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | $121,589 | $129,416 | #47 | $76,877 |
| 73 | Gonzaga University Spokane, WA | $121,512 | $111,765 | #102 | $76,636 |
Other Computer Science Credentials at University of Colorado Boulder
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $148,463 | — |
Other Majors at University of Colorado Boulder by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Colorado Boulder computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $77,385 one year after graduating and $121,952 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Colorado Boulder rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, University of Colorado Boulder ranks #70 by median pay four years after graduation, and #94 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at University of Colorado Boulder worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% more than the national median for computer science ($107,009), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,687.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.