by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in physics at U of Colorado. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Master’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 #133 out of 263 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 133 of 263 |
| Best Physics Schools in Colorado | 4 of 5 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 8 of 14 |
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 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 45 master’s degrees in physics.
U of Colorado is among the very best schools in the country for physics at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in Colorado | 1 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 2 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools | 51 |
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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 76% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The majority of physics master’s degree graduates at U of Colorado were White. Roughly 60% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 44 doctoral degrees in physics.
U of Colorado is among the very best schools in the country for physics at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Colorado | 2 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 2 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 57 |
In the most recent graduating class, 80% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The majority of physics doctoral degree graduates at U of Colorado are White. Roughly 45% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 4 |
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 Physics | 63 |