by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at U of Colorado. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates U of Colorado as a strong choice for astronomy & astrophysics, ranked #16 out of 32 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools | 16 of 32 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Colorado | 1 of 1 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 2 of 2 |
The following degree levels are granted in astronomy & astrophysics at U of Colorado, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 63 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Colorado Boulder conferred 63 bachelor’s degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
U of Colorado is among the very best schools in the country for astronomy & astrophysics at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Astronomy & Astrophysics students who finish a bachelor’s at U of Colorado report a median salary of $50,573 a year. This is lower than $71,162, the median for all majors at U of Colorado.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at U of Colorado, astronomy & astrophysics graduates take on a median debt of $22,324 in student loans. This is above $20,170, the typical median for all majors at U of Colorado.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,728 | $41,212 |
| Fees | $1,704 | $1,758 |
Learn more about U of Colorado tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 67% of astronomy & astrophysics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of astronomy & astrophysics bachelor’s degree graduates at U of Colorado were White. Roughly 75% 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 astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
U of Colorado granted 63 bachelor’s degrees in astronomy in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (75%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at U of Colorado. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics | 8 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics | 9 |
