Overview
The following data was self-reported by Alumni. As many form fields were optional, not all charts will have responses from every student who completed the survey.
Graduation Date
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CTD Alumni completed the survey
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of alumni were employed 1 year after graduation
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alumni attended graduate school
Careers
The CTD program teaches a wide range of topics that lead to many interesting career paths shown below. The possibilities are endless.
Locations
Many students like to stay in Colorado after they graduate. However, if you are looking for a change of scenery, below you can see the other most popular places alumni like to live.
Reflections
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of alumni say that CTD prepared them to meet their goals
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of alumni reccomend the CTD program
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of alumni use thier CTD skills frequently
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Alumni Spotlight
Armon Naeini
Class of Fall 2019 | UX/UI Designer & Developer at FuegoUX
Why did you decide to study CTD?
I started as a computer science major at CU, but was deeply unfulfilled. After finding out that I could combine my artistic and creative passion with my engineering mindset as a student in the CTD program, I instantly fell in love. I was able to harness my technical, radical and creative skills all at the same time. Creative technology is the sh*t.
Looking back, what about the CTD program has helped you most in your current job position?
Through the CTD program, I was able to explore a plethora of different focus paths within the realm of creative technology. My courses in UI/UX design and development prepared myself for an internship, full-time position and many freelance / contract opportunities as a UI/UX designer and developer/creative technologist.
Can prospective students reach out to you regarding the CTD program?
Yes, via email or LinkedIn.
Lillie Bahrami
Class of Fall 2020 | Software Development Engineer at Esri
Why did you decide to study CTD?
I entered CU as a CS student, because I was excited to bring amazing experiences to life with code (games, data visualizations, XR, etc.) Realizing I’d have to wait until my senior electives to achieve that dream on the CS side, I changed my major to CTD, where I was encouraged to make code do immersive, emotional, and impactful things on day one! Score. Bonus points: compelling project-based classes, the vibrant and welcoming community, and a giant glowing tree in the hallway.
Looking back, what about the CTD program has helped you most in your current job position?
So many things! For one, my network of CTD peers connected me to this position. For another, I didn't study web development in college, however I was able to successfully interview for a web development job because my CTD portfolio shows I'm able to quickly learn new software tools and coding languages (something I'd say is true of any grad from the program.)
Can prospective students reach out to you regarding the CTD program?
Yes - via email or LinkedIn
Brooke Stevens
Class of Spring 2020 | JavaScript Engineer at University of Colorado, Boulder
Why did you decide to study CTD?
The emphasis on creativity and design combined with code really resonated with me. I also was interested in web development and this major was the best fit for me to continue learning about new web technologies.
Looking back, what about the CTD program has helped you most in your current job position?
I was introduced to a wide range of topics and I got to learn which areas interested me.
Can prospective students reach out to you regarding the CTD program?
Yes, via email.
Nate Bennett
Class of Spring 2020| Developer and Analyst at Talus Analytics
Why did you decide to study CTD?
I decided to study CTD because I wanted to join an academic program that would allow a mixture of design work and work that was more engineering-oriented. My experience turned out to be the perfect blend of having creative freedom to develop projects I cared about, learning technical skills like programming and using different softwares, and collaborating with my peers and teachers in inventive, exciting ways!
Looking back, what about the CTD program has helped you most in your current job position?
In my mind, one of the biggest strengths of the CTD program is the chance to learn about all sorts of multidisciplinary topics and skillsets — everything from film and photography to 3D modeling to graphic design to app development. In my current job, this has served me especially well since I have the flexibility to work on many different aspects of our projects, including designing UI prototypes, building out websites with Javascript and React, and thinking about the backend engines and how our data will be managed. CTD is great at teaching you how to move fluidly into new realms of technology and design, building on new skills while strengthening ones you already have.
Can prospective students reach out to you regarding the CTD program?
Yes, via email or LinkedIn.