Computer Science

Bachelor's degree · University of Colorado Boulder · Boulder, CO

CIP 11.07

$77,385Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$121,952Median earnings 4 years after
$122,521Median earnings 5 years after
$19,687Median federal debt
483Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Computer Science at University of Colorado Boulder earn a median of $77,385 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $107,009 four years after graduating (middle half: $74,830–$152,038). Median debt is $19,687, about 25% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Computer Science (Bachelor's degree) at other Colorado schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Colorado School of Mines
Golden
$86,268$22,500
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs
$77,761$25,000
Regis University
Denver
$75,501$28,750
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver
$73,874$19,500
University of Denver
Denver
$72,250$21,053
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs
$67,531—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Computer Science graduates from University of Colorado Boulder make?

The median salary is $77,385 one year after graduation and $122,521 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,687.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.