2023 Best Physical Sciences Schools in Colorado
Finding the Best Physical Sciences School for You
In 2020-2021, 317 degrees and certificates were awarded to physical sciences students who went to a Colorado college or university. This makes it the #12 most popular major in the state.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Physical Sciences Schools in Colorado ranking. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in Colorado to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Physical Sciences Schools in Colorado
The following schools top our list of the Best Physical Sciences Colleges.
Top Colorado Schools in Physical Sciences
Our analysis found University of Colorado Boulder to be the best school for physical sciences students who want to pursue a degree in Colorado. CU - Boulder is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Boulder.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Colorado School of Mines. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Physical Sciences Schools in Colorado list. Located in the large suburb of Golden, Mines is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Colorado State University - Fort Collins is a great place for physical sciences students. Located in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State is a public school with a very large student population.
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Best Physical Sciences Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region
Explore all the Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Area or other specific states within that region.
State | Degrees Awarded |
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Utah | 126 |
Montana | 49 |
Idaho | 39 |
Wyoming | 36 |
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Physical Sciences Related Rankings by Major
Physical Sciences Majors to Study
Major | Annual Graduates |
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Chemistry | 5,005 |
Physics | 3,727 |
Geological & Earth Sciences | 2,491 |
Materials Sciences | 448 |
Astronomy & Astrophysics | 371 |
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 342 |
Other Physical Science | 191 |
General Physical Sciences | 107 |
Physics and Astronomy | 23 |
Most Popular Related Majors
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Engineering | 61,791 |
Computer & Information Sciences | 60,971 |
Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 28,851 |
Mathematics & Statistics | 15,127 |
Engineering Technologies | 7,672 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 3 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to NASA.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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