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Physics at University of Northern Colorado

What traits are you looking for in a school for Physics, you may want to check out the program at University of Northern Colorado. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Northern Colorado sits in Greeley, CO.

During the most recent reporting year, 9 physics graduations were recorded at University of Northern Colorado.

Studying Online at University of Northern Colorado

Distance learning is available at University of Northern Colorado. Of 8,869 students, 1,553 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,279 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Physics Rankings at University of Northern Colorado

Rankings can help you compare University of Northern Colorado’s Physics program against other schools offering the same major.

Earnings for Physics Graduates from University of Northern Colorado

Graduates of University of Northern Colorado’s Physics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$36,341
2 years	$37,568

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Physics graduates from University of Northern Colorado stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Physics graduates at University of Northern Colorado, by degree type.

Program-wide, Physics graduates at University of Northern Colorado are 33% women (3) and 67% men (6).

Physics Bachelor’s Program at University of Northern Colorado

Among the 9 bachelor’s physics degrees awarded at University of Northern Colorado, 33% were women (3) and 67% were men (6).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Northern Colorado.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	2
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 44% of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Northern Colorado, higher than the national average of 30%.*

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

More Specific Physics Concentrations at University of Northern Colorado

This Physics program at University of Northern Colorado breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Physics	9

Top-Paying Careers for Physics Graduates

Graduates of the Physics program at University of Northern Colorado go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Physics graduates, 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
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,685
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,927

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.