by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Colorado State University-Fort Collins. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Colorado State University-Fort Collins as a strong choice for physical sciences, placing at #153 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 153 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Colorado | 2 of 8 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 4 of 19 |
Here is each degree level offered in physical sciences at Colorado State University-Fort Collins, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 69 |
| Master’s | 39 |
| Doctoral | 40 |
The physical sciences field at Colorado State University-Fort Collins covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 55 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 36 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 26 |
| Physics | 26 |
| Materials Sciences | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, Colorado State University-Fort Collins awarded 69 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins ranks competitively among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Colorado State University-Fort Collins go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $71,599 a year. This is above $62,001, the median for all majors at Colorado State University-Fort Collins.
To complete a bachelor’s at Colorado State University-Fort Collins, physical sciences students accumulate a median of $22,545 in student loans. This is below $22,843, the typical median for all majors at Colorado State University-Fort Collins.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,710 | $32,298 |
| Fees | $2,763 | $2,763 |
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Among recent graduates, 54% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Colorado State University-Fort Collins were White. Roughly 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University-Fort Collins with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at Colorado State University-Fort Collins. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 39 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 40 |
