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Astronomy in Colorado

Astronomy Schools in Colorado

106 Astronomy students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Astronomy is the 127th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Astronomy Majors in Colorado

Astronomy majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 17
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, a astronomy major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of astronomy majors in Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 0.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
  • White: 67.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.4%
  • Other Races: 10.4%
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Jobs for Astronomy Grads in Colorado

There are 2,860 people in the state and 104,790 people in the nation working in astronomy jobs.

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Wages for Astronomy Jobs in Colorado

Astronomy grads earn an average of $94,450 in the state and $111,090 nationwide.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

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University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,437 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,971. 74% of the teachers are full time.

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Astronomy Careers in CO

Some of the careers astronomy majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 22% $90,110

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to astronomy.

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Physics 101
Geological & Earth Sciences 86
Chemistry 76
Atmospheric Sciences 36
Materials Sciences 5

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