by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at U of Colorado. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates U of Colorado highly for physical sciences, ranked #177 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 177 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Colorado | 4 of 8 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 8 of 19 |
The table below lists every degree level available for physical sciences at U of Colorado, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 192 |
| Master’s | 78 |
| Doctoral | 91 |
The physical sciences field at U of Colorado breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 152 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 80 |
| Chemistry | 48 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 44 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 37 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Colorado Boulder awarded 192 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
U of Colorado is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at U of Colorado earn a median of $50,419 a year. This is lower than $71,162, the median for all majors at U of Colorado.
To complete a bachelor’s at U of Colorado, physical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $22,653 in student loans. This is higher than $20,170, the typical median for all majors at U of Colorado.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,728 | $41,212 |
| Fees | $1,704 | $1,758 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 68% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at U of Colorado are White. Approximately 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 134 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Graduate study is also available at U of Colorado. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 78 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 91 |
