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Astronomy & Astrophysics in Colorado

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73 Astronomy students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Astronomy & Astrophysics is the 131st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Astronomy & Astrophysics Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 60
Master’s Degree 10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 1.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
  • White: 76.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.1%
  • Other Races: 8.2%
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Jobs for Astronomy & Astrophysics Grads in Colorado

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

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Wages for Astronomy & Astrophysics 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.

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

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
37,437 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.38 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,393 a year. The student loan default rate is 2.40% which is lower than average.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Careers in CO

Some of the careers astronomy majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Physics Postsecondary Professors 31% $85,980
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 22% $90,110
Physicists 18% $100,850
Natural Sciences Managers 15% $127,080

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 & Astrophysics

View Nationwide Astronomy & Astrophysics Report

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