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Physical Sciences Schools in Colorado

317 students earned Physical Sciences degrees in Colorado in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Physical Sciences is the 12th most popular major in the state out of a total 30 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors in Colorado

Physical Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 175
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 141
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 141
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 141
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physical sciences majors in Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
  • White: 67.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.3%
  • Other Races: 9.5%
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Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in Colorado

In this state, there are 34,450 people employed in jobs related to a physical sciences degree, compared to 1,844,320 nationwide.

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Wages for Physical Sciences Jobs in Colorado

In this state, physical sciences grads earn an average of $93,750. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,890.

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There are 6 colleges in Colorado that offer physical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

134 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
37,437 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. In their early career, CU - Boulder grads earn an average salary of $49,393. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,967.

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,679. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
6,744 Total Students

A typical student attending Mines will pay a net price of $27,114. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
13,856 Total Students

51% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
11,460 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $15,570. 60% of the teachers are full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

A typical student attending CU Anschutz will pay a net price of $14,470. 69% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,167 a year.

Physical Sciences Careers in CO

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Forensic Science Technicians 35% $62,870
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 34% $92,400
Physics Postsecondary Professors 31% $85,980
Chemistry Professors 30% $76,180
Engineering Professors 29% $101,150
Geoscientists 26% $91,440
Professors 24% $55,920
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 24% $86,190
Hydrologists 23% $90,300
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 22% $90,110
Chemists 21% $72,120
High School Teachers 20% $51,780
Environmental Science Professors 20% $63,050
Physicists 18% $100,850
Natural Sciences Managers 15% $127,080
Architectural and Engineering Managers 13% $160,210
Physical Scientists 4% $113,870

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Engineering 1,387
Computer & Information Sciences 1,379
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 585
Natural Resources & Conservation 459
Agriculture 227
Mathematics & Statistics 191
Architecture/Urban Planning 121
Engineering Technologies 77

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