Applied Physics Schools in Colorado

93 Applied Physics students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Applied Physics is the 142nd most popular major in the state out of a total 618 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Applied Physics Majors in Colorado

Applied Physics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree	82
Master’s Degree	10
Post-Master’s Certificate	1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate	1

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of applied physics majors in Colorado is as follows:

• Asian: 4.3%
• Black or African American: 1.1%
• Hispanic or Latino: 12.9%
• White: 67.7%
• Non-Resident Alien: 4.3%
• Other Races: 9.7%

Jobs for Applied Physics Grads in Colorado

In this state, there are 9,050 people employed in jobs related to an applied physics degree, compared to 445,730 nationwide.

Wages for Applied Physics Jobs in Colorado

A typical salary for a applied physics grad in the state is $111,610, compared to a typical salary of $125,280 nationwide.

Most Popular Applied Physics Programs in CO

There are 2 colleges in Colorado that offer applied physics degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Applied Physics Careers in CO

Some of the careers applied physics majors go into include:

Job Title	CO Job Growth	CO Median Salary
Engineering Professors	29%	$101,150
Architectural and Engineering Managers	13%	$160,210

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References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By NASA under License

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