These are Colorado's most lucrative coding languages

It's no longer a secret — learning to code is now one of the most valuable career skills available.

If you have even the slightest interest in learning to code, you should first know what languages are out there. We compiled a short list of programming languages with a brief look at how well they pay and how hard they are to master:

The industry is overflowing with developer/engineering jobs and companies are struggling to find candidates with the necessary qualifications.

Web Development schools like RefactorU are seeing this first-hand. Their graduates, specifically those who study JavaScript, are in high-demand after graduation.

"While many of the world’s leading corporations are building applications in JavaScript, it’s also considered to be the top programming language for startups," explained Jason Roberts. "The power and flexibility of JavaScript’s open source platform allows startups to develop products faster than other languages. So whether you’re looking for a coding job at a Fortune 500 company, or to be part of the next ground-breaking startup, JavaScript developers will remain in high demand for years to come."

For more information about how you can begin learning JavaScript, click here.

*Salary data courtesy of Chuck McCoy and Abby McKenna of Creative Alignments.

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