Physics at Colorado School of Mines
If you are interested in studying Physics, you may want to check out the program at Colorado School of Mines. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Colorado School of Mines is in Golden, CO.
During the most recent reporting year, 17 physics graduations were recorded at Colorado School of Mines.
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Studying Online at Colorado School of Mines
Distance learning is available at Colorado School of Mines. Among 8,044 students, 213 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 512 (6%) took at least some classes online.
Physics Rankings at Colorado School of Mines
Use these rankings to compare Colorado School of Mines’s Physics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #1 of 14 |
| Best Value | Colorado | #4 of 5 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #13 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #16 of 259 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #224 of 257 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #1 of 14 |
| Best Value | Colorado | #4 of 5 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #13 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #16 of 259 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #224 of 257 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Physics graduates at Colorado School of Mines, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Physics graduates at Colorado School of Mines are 29% women (5) and 71% men (12).
Physics Master’s Program at Colorado School of Mines
Of the 7 master’s physics graduates at Colorado School of Mines, 57% were women (4) and 43% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics master’s degree recipients at Colorado School of Mines.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Physics master’s degree recipients at Colorado School of Mines, above the national average of 21%.*
Physics Doctoral Program at Colorado School of Mines
Among the 10 doctoral physics graduates at Colorado School of Mines, 10% were women (1) and 90% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics doctoral degree recipients at Colorado School of Mines.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Physics Concentrations at Colorado School of Mines
The Physics program at Colorado School of Mines offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 10 |
| Other Physics | 7 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Physics Graduates
Students who finish Physics program at Colorado School of Mines pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Physics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,685 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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