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Astronomy & Astrophysics at University of Colorado Boulder

If you are interested in studying Astronomy & Astrophysics, you may want to check out the program at University of Colorado Boulder. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Colorado Boulder is located in Boulder, CO.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 80 astronomy & astrophysics graduations were recorded at University of Colorado Boulder.

Studying Online at University of Colorado Boulder

Online coursework is an option at University of Colorado Boulder. Of 38,799 students, 797 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 14,197 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Rankings at University of Colorado Boulder

Use these rankings to compare University of Colorado Boulder’s Astronomy & Astrophysics program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Colorado	#1 of 1
Best Value	Colorado	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#2 of 2
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#16 of 33
Best Value	Nationwide	#22 of 32

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Colorado	#1 of 1
Best Value	Colorado	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#2 of 2
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#16 of 33
Best Value	Nationwide	#22 of 32

Earnings for Astronomy & Astrophysics Graduates from University of Colorado Boulder

Those who finish University of Colorado Boulder’s Astronomy & Astrophysics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$37,212
2 years	$32,925
3 years	$43,521
4 years	$50,573
5 years	$62,122

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Astronomy & Astrophysics graduates from University of Colorado Boulder take home a median $50,573, compared with $71,162 for all University of Colorado Boulder graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Astronomy & Astrophysics graduates from University of Colorado Boulder stands at $22,324.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Astronomy & Astrophysics graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Astronomy & Astrophysics graduates at University of Colorado Boulder are 35% women (28) and 65% men (52).

Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Of the 63 bachelor’s astronomy & astrophysics degrees awarded at University of Colorado Boulder, 33% were women (21) and 67% were men (42).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Astronomy & Astrophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	47
Hispanic / Latino	5
Asian	3
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	4
International (Nonresident)	3

Minority students account for 21% of Astronomy & Astrophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, below the national average of 30%.*

Astronomy & Astrophysics Master’s Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Of the 8 master’s astronomy & astrophysics graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, 38% were women (3) and 62% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Astronomy & Astrophysics master’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 25% of Astronomy & Astrophysics master’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, below the national average of 30%.*

Astronomy & Astrophysics Doctoral Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Of the 9 doctoral astronomy & astrophysics graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, 44% were women (4) and 56% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Astronomy & Astrophysics doctoral degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	2
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 33% of Astronomy & Astrophysics doctoral degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, higher than the national average of 20%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Astronomy & Astrophysics Concentrations at University of Colorado Boulder

The Astronomy & Astrophysics program at University of Colorado Boulder offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Astronomy	63
Astrophysics	17

Top-Paying Careers for Astronomy & Astrophysics Graduates

Students who finish Astronomy & Astrophysics program at University of Colorado Boulder go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Astronomy & Astrophysics 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
Astronomers	$106,445
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,685
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$72,801

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.