by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Colorado to review for the 2024 Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Colorado ranking.
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The astronomy school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Colorado. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we've developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you. Go ahead and give it a try, or bookmark the link so you can check it out later.
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the astronomy degree levels they offer.
It is hard to beat University of Colorado Boulder if you want to pursue a degree in astronomy & astrophysics. CU - Boulder is a very large public university located in the city of Boulder.
Soon after graduation, astronomy degree recipients usually earn an average of $37,212 in their early careers.
More information about a degree in astronomy & astrophysics from University of Colorado BoulderExplore all the Best Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in the Rocky Mountains Area or other specific states within that region.
One of 8 majors within the Physical Sciences area of study, Astronomy & Astrophysics has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Astronomy | 58 |
| Astrophysics | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 330 |
| Physics | 289 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 219 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 67 |
| Materials Sciences | 13 |
| General Physical Sciences | 1 |
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