by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how U of Colorado compares to other colleges that offer physics.
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U of Colorado is a solid choice among schools offering physics. More specifically it was ranked #127 out of 189 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Colorado.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Colorado Boulder conferred 63 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
Physics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from U of Colorado report a median salary of $50,697 a year. This is below $71,162, the median for all majors at U of Colorado.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at U of Colorado, physics students borrow a median amount of $20,635 in student loans. This is above $20,170, the typical median for all majors at U of Colorado.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,728 | $41,212 |
| Fees | $1,704 | $1,758 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 79% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The majority of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at U of Colorado are White. Roughly 59% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent academic year available, 76% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The majority of physics master’s degree graduates at U of Colorado were White. Roughly 60% 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 master’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 80% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The majority of physics doctoral degree graduates at U of Colorado are White. Roughly 45% 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 doctoral in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of Colorado Boulder.