by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how CU - Boulder ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at CU - Boulder was ranked #36 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 94 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 31% over the previous year when 72 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 33 students received their master’s degree in physics from CU - Boulder. This makes it the #8 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 31 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #7 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Physics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CU - Boulder go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,374 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $38,470 for all physics bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CU - Boulder, physics students borrow a median amount of $20,635 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all physics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,500.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of Colorado Boulder.
Of the 94 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physics from CU - Boulder in 2021, 85% were men and 15% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CU - Boulder are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students 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 | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Of the 33 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from CU - Boulder in 2021, 91% were men and 9% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at CU - Boulder are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students 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 | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 73 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 64 |
| Chemistry | 55 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 25 |
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