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. We've also included details on how CU - Boulder ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at CU - Boulder was ranked #45 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 81 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 94 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 33 students received their master’s degree in physics from CU - Boulder. This makes it the #8 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 31 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #7 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Physics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CU - Boulder go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,874 a year. This is less than $47,156, which is the national median of all physics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at CU - Boulder paid an average of $1,680 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $616 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,910 | $40,297 |
| Fees | $1,646 | $1,646 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,950 | $16,950 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,104 | $3,104 |
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Of the 81 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physics from CU - Boulder in 2022, 89% were men and 11% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CU - Boulder are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students 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 bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 4 |
CU - Boulder does not offer an online option for its physics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CU - Boulder Online Learning page.
Of the 38 physics students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from CU - Boulder, about 84% were men and 16% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at CU - Boulder are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of students 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 | 1 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at University of Colorado Boulder.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 68 |
| Chemistry | 54 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 53 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 26 |
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