by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in astronomy & astrophysics at U of Colorado. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates U of Colorado as a strong choice for astronomy & astrophysics, ranked #18 out of 33 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools | 18 of 33 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Colorado | 1 of 1 |
| Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 2 of 2 |
The following degree levels are granted in astronomy & astrophysics at U of Colorado, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 63 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Colorado Boulder conferred 8 master’s degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
U of Colorado has not been ranked for astronomy & astrophysics at the master’s level.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $34,416 | $42,246 |
| Fees | $2,016 | $2,016 |
Learn more about U of Colorado tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 62% of astronomy & astrophysics master’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of astronomy & astrophysics master’s degree graduates at U of Colorado are White. Roughly 62% 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 astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
U of Colorado awarded 8 master’s degrees in astrophysics in the most recent reporting year — 38% to women and 62% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (62%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Colorado Boulder awarded 9 doctoral degrees in astronomy & astrophysics.
U of Colorado is not currently ranked for astronomy & astrophysics at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 56% of astronomy & astrophysics doctoral degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The largest share of astronomy & astrophysics doctoral degree graduates at U of Colorado are White. Approximately 67% 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 astronomy & astrophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
U of Colorado granted 9 doctoral degrees in astrophysics in the most recent reporting year — 44% to women and 56% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at U of Colorado. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics | 63 |