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Physical Sciences in Colorado

Physical Sciences Schools in Colorado

953 Physical Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, Physical Sciences is the 17th most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors in Colorado

Physical Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 588
Master’s Degree 190
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 172
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 172
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 172
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physical sciences majors in Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.7%
  • Black or African American: 0.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.4%
  • White: 67.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.3%
  • Other Races: 7.6%
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Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in Colorado

34,450 people in the state and 1,844,320 in the nation are employed in jobs related to physical sciences.

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Wages for Physical Sciences Jobs in Colorado

Physical Sciences grads earn an average of $93,750 in the state and $101,890 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Colorado that offer physical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

375 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,437 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,971. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 74% of the teachers are full time.

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149 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. A typical student attending Colorado State will pay a net price of $18,512. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years.

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82 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
6,744 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $27,978. The full-time teacher rate is 66%. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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68 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
11,460 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,465.

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Colorado College

Colorado Springs
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
2,050 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. 57% of students get financical aid.

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37 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
19,086 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,602. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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32 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
4,307 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. 98% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.01 years.

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30 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
13,856 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 48%.

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27 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
12,380 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.57 years to graduate.

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Fort Lewis College

Durango
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
3,469 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,766.

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Physical Sciences Careers in CO

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Chemistry Professors 30% $76,180
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 22% $90,110
Chemists 21% $72,120
Architectural and Engineering Managers 13% $160,210

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Engineering 4,398
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 3,671
Natural Resources & Conservation 999
Agriculture 894
Mathematics & Statistics 786
Engineering Technologies 643
Architecture/Urban Planning 435
Military Technologies & Sciences 69

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View Nationwide Physical Sciences Report

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