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The bachelor's program at CU - Boulder was ranked #48 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 218 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 241 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 58 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from CU - Boulder. This makes it the #26 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 76 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #14 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 218 physical sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from CU - Boulder. Of these graduates, 68% were men and 32% 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, 61% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 133 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 28 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Online degrees for the CU - Boulder physical sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CU - Boulder Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 63 physical sciences majors earned their master's degree from CU - Boulder. Of these graduates, 68% were men and 32% 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, 71% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of Colorado Boulder.
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 155 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 68 |
| Chemistry | 54 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 53 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 26 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 1,555 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 953 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 307 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 244 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 150 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.