by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in physical sciences at U of Colorado. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates U of Colorado highly for physical sciences, ranked #189 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 189 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Colorado | 5 of 8 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 9 of 19 |
The table below lists every degree level available for physical sciences at U of Colorado, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 192 |
| Master’s | 78 |
| Doctoral | 91 |
The physical sciences field at U of Colorado breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 152 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 80 |
| Chemistry | 48 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 44 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 37 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Colorado Boulder awarded 78 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
U of Colorado is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $34,416 | $42,246 |
| Fees | $2,016 | $2,016 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 67% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at U of Colorado were White. Approximately 58% 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 master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Colorado Boulder conferred 91 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
U of Colorado is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 64% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at U of Colorado were White. About 47% 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 doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 26 |
| Other Races | 7 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at U of Colorado. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 192 |