Astrophysics at University of Colorado Boulder
If you plan to study 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 in Boulder, CO.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 17 astrophysics graduations were recorded at University of Colorado Boulder.
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Online Class Availability at University of Colorado Boulder
Many students take online classes 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.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Astrophysics graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Astrophysics graduates at University of Colorado Boulder are 41% women (7) and 59% men (10).
Astrophysics Master’s Program at University of Colorado Boulder
Of the 8 master’s astrophysics degrees awarded at University of Colorado Boulder, 38% were women (3) and 62% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of 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 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Astrophysics master’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, below the national average of 27%.*
Astrophysics Doctoral Program at University of Colorado Boulder
Among the 9 doctoral 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 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 Astrophysics doctoral degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, higher than the national average of 26%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Astrophysics Graduates
Students who finish Astrophysics program at University of Colorado Boulder go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for 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 |
| 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
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