by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how Colorado State ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The bachelor's program at Colorado State was ranked #76 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #2 in Colorado.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Colorado State University - Fort Collins handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in physics from Colorado State. This makes it the #45 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #59 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Colorado State University - Fort Collins.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 students earned a bachelor's degree in physics from Colorado State. About 39% of these graduates were women and the other 61% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2021 graduates were in 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 12 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from Colorado State in 2021, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University - Fort Collins with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 68 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 20 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 19 |
| Materials Sciences | 1 |
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