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, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how University of Northern Colorado ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The bachelor's program at University of Northern Colorado was ranked #200 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #4 in Colorado.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Northern Colorado handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 50% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
Physics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from University of Northern Colorado go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,341 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $38,470 for all physics students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University of Northern Colorado, physics students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,500 for all physics majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of Northern Colorado.
For the most recent academic year available, 78% of physics bachelor's degrees went to men and 22% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Colorado with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 36 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 23 |
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