Astronomy Schools in Colorado

In 2022-2023, 106 students earned their Astronomy degrees in CO.

In terms of popularity, Astronomy is the 131st most popular major in the state out of a total 278 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Astronomy Majors in Colorado

Astronomy majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree	76
Master’s Degree	17
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	13
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	13

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of astronomy majors in Colorado is as follows:

• Asian: 2.8%
• Black or African American: 0.9%
• Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
• White: 67.9%
• Non-Resident Alien: 10.4%
• Other Races: 10.4%

Jobs for Astronomy Grads in Colorado

In this state, there are 2,860 people employed in jobs related to an astronomy degree, compared to 104,790 nationwide.

Wages for Astronomy Jobs in Colorado

A typical salary for a astronomy grad in the state is $94,450, compared to a typical salary of $111,090 nationwide.

Most Popular Astronomy Programs in CO

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Astronomy Careers in CO

Some of the careers astronomy majors go into include:

Job Title	CO Job Growth	CO Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors	22%	$90,110

Related Majors in Colorado

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

Major	Annual Graduates in CO
Physics	304
Chemistry	278
Geological & Earth Sciences	213
Atmospheric Sciences	58
Materials Sciences	5
General Physical Sciences	4

View all majors related to Astronomy

View Nationwide Astronomy Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online

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