Best Online Computer Science Programs in Montrose, CO (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Montrose, Colorado has 4 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $2,700 to $13,717 per year for indexed programs. Montrose has a population of about 20,703. Median household income is $63,177 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Colorado, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $199,420 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Montrose

The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Montrose. Distances are calculated from Montrose city center.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Montrose. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, CO 56.6 miles from Montrose BOC Score56.7
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#2

Intellitec College-Grand Junction

Grand Junction, CO 57.5 miles from Montrose BOC Score41.0
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#3

Colorado Mountain College

Glenwood Springs, CO 79.8 miles from Montrose BOC Score52.3
Published tuition$2,700 - $13,717
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#4

Fort Lewis College

Durango, CO 82.5 miles from Montrose BOC Score40.6
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Colorado schools on the Colorado computer science page.

Computer Science Wages Near Montrose

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Colorado, statewide)
Software Developer$138,390
Computer Systems Analyst$127,750
Computer Network Architect$139,230
Database Administrator$118,340
Database Architect$154,560
Information Security Analyst$135,220
Computer Network Support Specialist$82,750
Computer User Support Specialist$71,900
Web Developer$85,950
Web and Digital Interface Designer$95,880
Computer and Information Systems Manager$199,420

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Montrose at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population20,703Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$63,177Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+33.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Computer Science-related employment in Montrose County47 workers, 27 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Montrose, CO?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Montrose. The closest is Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, CO (56.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Fort Lewis College (82.5 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles in Colorado?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles in Colorado are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($199,420), Database Architect ($154,560), Computer Network Architect ($139,230). Wages for Montrose workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Grand Junction instead of Montrose?

Grand Junction, CO is 57.3 miles from Montrose and has its own set of local computer science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Montrose an affordable place to study computer science?

Montrose’s median household income of $63,177 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Montrose while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Colorado public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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