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Colorado Computer Programming Schools and Degree Programs

Career Information for Computer Programmers in Colorado

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Fast Facts for Computer Programmers in Colorado

  • Cities with highest percentage of jobs relative to population: Boulder and Colorado Springs
  • Cities with lowest percentage of jobs relative to population: Greeley and Fort Collins
  • Cities with the highest absolute number of jobs: Denver and Boulder

Salaries for Computer Programmers in Colorado

  • Metro areas with the highest median salaries: Boulder and Greeley. (See table at bottom of page)

Schools for Computer Programmers in Colorado are listed below.

Selected Computer Programming Schools in Colorado

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University of Phoenix
Aurora, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Lone Tree, Pueblo, Westminster

Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix is dedicated to meeting the needs of working students. Now the largest private university in North America, we offer conveniently located campuses and learning centers as well as a flexible online learning format.

  • Programs: Information Technology/Programming, Online Program - Information Technology/Programming, Online Program - MS In Information Science
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Master
(Offerings vary by location; please request additional info.)

Everest College
Colorado Springs

Offers certificate programs, degree programs, and courses in 11 U.S. states with more than 35 locations. Online programs are also available.

  • Programs: Computer Information Science, Computer Information Science , Computer Information Systems, Computer Programmer
  • Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor, Diploma

Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, Denver, Greenwood Village

With forty years of experience preparing students for their careers, CTU now offers certificates, and degrees from associate’s through master’s and doctorate.

  • Programs: Computer Science
  • Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor, Doctorate
(Offerings vary by location; please request additional info.)

CollegeAmerica
Colorado Springs, Denver, Fort Collins

For the past 40+ years, CollegeAmerica has provided education to students looking to jump start their careers in a particular field. Classes form monthly and admission is open.

  • Programs: Computer Programming, Computer Science
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor
(Offerings vary by location; please request additional info.)

ITT Technical Institute
Thornton

With over 100 campuses in 34 states nationwide and online programs offered as well, the ITT Technical Institutes may have a program that is convenient for you. ITT Tech is dedicated to teaching technology.

  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor

Selected Online Schools for Computer Programmers in Colorado

More Colorado Computer Programming Schools

School NameCampusHighest AwardEnrolled
Arapahoe Community CollegeLittletonAssociate6,538
Colorado State UniversityFort CollinsDoctorate & First Professional27,569
Community College of DenverDenverAssociate8,359
Fort Lewis CollegeDurangoBachelor3,928
Mesa State CollegeGrand JunctionMasters6,199
Metropolitan State College of DenverDenverBachelor21,425
Otero Junior CollegeLa JuntaAssociate1,558
Pueblo Community CollegePuebloAssociate5,063
United States Air Force AcademyUSAFABachelor4,461
University of Colorado at BoulderBoulderDoctorate & First Professional31,796
University of Colorado at Colorado SpringsColorado SpringsDoctorate8,660
University of Colorado DenverDenverDoctorate21,658
University of DenverDenverDoctorate & First Professional11,053

Job Popularity in Metro Areas for Computer Programmers

The map below shows job statistics for the career type by metro area, for Colorado. A table below the map shows job popularity and salaries across the state.

Metro Areas Rated for Popularity (as of 2008) for:
Computer Programmers

Listed below are metro areas ranked by the popularity of jobs for Computer Programmers relative to the population of the city, as of 2008. Salary data was obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

A Relative Popularity of 1.0 means that the city has an average number of the particular job, for its population, compared to the rest of the US. Higher numbers mean proportionally more jobs of that type.
Metro AreaJobsSalary
(2008)
Relative
Popularity

COLORADO

   
Boulder1,210$89,9202.4
Colorado Springs850$78,1701
Denver3,330$80,1300.8
Fort Collins200$66,2600.5
Greeley90$83,3700.4
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