by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Colorado State ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The bachelor's program at Colorado State was ranked #108 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #2 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 101 |
| Best Physics Schools | 108 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Colorado State University - Fort Collins handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in physics from Colorado State. This makes it the #45 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #59 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Physics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Colorado State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,927 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $47,156 for all physics bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Colorado State paid an average of $1,553 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $468 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,299 | $31,055 |
| Fees | $2,710 | $2,710 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,606 | $15,606 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,737 | $2,737 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 students earned a bachelor's degree in physics from Colorado State. About 13% of these graduates were women and the other 87% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University - Fort Collins with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Colorado State physics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Colorado State Online Learning page.
Of the 10 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from Colorado State in 2022, 80% were men and 20% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Colorado State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University - Fort Collins with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Colorado State University - Fort Collins.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 72 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 47 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 26 |
| Materials Sciences | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.