by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at U of Colorado. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, U of Colorado among the top schools in the country for physics, placing at #125 out of 258 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 125 of 258 |
| Best Physics Schools in Colorado | 3 of 4 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 7 of 13 |
The following degree levels are offered in physics at U of Colorado, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 63 |
| Master’s | 45 |
| Doctoral | 44 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 63 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
U of Colorado is among the very best schools in the country for physics at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Colorado | 4 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 6 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 126 |
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 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at U of Colorado. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physics | 45 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physics | 44 |
