Colorado · Computational Science

Best colleges for Computational Science in Colorado

Ranked by graduates a year

University of Colorado Boulder is the only Colorado college that awards Computational Science degrees and certificates: 392 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25).

Computational Science is an interdisciplinary program that focuses on using advanced computing capabilities to tackle complex scientific problems. This field combines elements of computer science, mathematics, and various scientific…

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Institutions
1
offering CIP 30.30
States offered
31
with a program page
Degrees / yr
392
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
—
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
74%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Data Scientists
$126,800
BLS OEWS May 2025

1 institutions offering Computational Science in Colorado

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder Public
—39274%——

Colleges awarding the most Computational Science degrees in Colorado

By graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder Public
392Not reported

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+33.5%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~23,400
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$112,590
typically Bachelor's degree

What Data Scientists earn in Colorado

Jobs in Colorado
6,280
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$126,800
median $117,400
Best-paying metro
$146,690
Boulder, CO

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Computational Science programs in Colorado.

Which Colorado colleges award the most Computational Science degrees?+

University of Colorado Boulder is the only Colorado college that awards Computational Science degrees and certificates: 392 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions).

How much do Data Scientists earn in Colorado?+

The average annual wage for Data Scientists in Colorado is $126,800 (median $117,400), across about 6,280 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Computational Science program?+

Computational Science is an interdisciplinary program that focuses on using advanced computing capabilities to tackle complex scientific problems. This field combines elements of computer science, mathematics, and various scientific…

What is the job outlook for Data Scientists?+

The national job outlook is about +33.5% growth with around 23,400 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
U.S. Department of Education
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
U.S. Census Bureau (LEHD)
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.
U.S. Department of Education
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