Computer Science

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

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$148,463Median earnings 4 years after
$140,315Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
162Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Computer Science at University of Colorado Boulder earn a median of $108,458. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $145,571 four years after graduating (middle half: $108,475–$208,641).

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Colorado School of Mines
Golden
$102,686$20,500
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs
$87,781$32,231

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $108,458 and $140,315 after five years.

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