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Physical Sciences Schools in Colorado

935 students earned Physical Sciences degrees in Colorado in the 2020-2021 year.

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 618
Master’s Degree 175
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 141
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 141
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 141
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Post-Master’s Certificate 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: 3.5%
  • Black or African American: 1.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.2%
  • White: 67.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.6%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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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
71% Graduation Rate
37,437 Total Students

74% of the teachers are full time. 67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,967.

149 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $44,704 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
6,744 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
11,460 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $39,460 after graduation.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
19,086 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.80% which is lower than average. 100% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 77% of students receive it.

#5

Colorado College

Colorado Springs
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
2,050 Total Students

53% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,703.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,307 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.01 years.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
13,856 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $51,490 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

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

It takes the average student 4.57 years to graduate. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $40,762 after graduation.

#10

Fort Lewis College

Durango
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
3,469 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 95% of students get financical aid. 98% of the teachers are full time.

Physical Sciences Careers in CO

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Forensic Science Technicians 35% $62,870
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 34% $92,400
Physics Postsecondary Professors 31% $85,980
Chemistry Professors 30% $76,180
Engineering Professors 29% $101,150
Geoscientists 26% $91,440
Professors 24% $55,920
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 24% $86,190
Hydrologists 23% $90,300
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 22% $90,110
Chemists 21% $72,120
High School Teachers 20% $51,780
Environmental Science Professors 20% $63,050
Physicists 18% $100,850
Natural Sciences Managers 15% $127,080
Architectural and Engineering Managers 13% $160,210
Physical Scientists 4% $113,870

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Engineering 4,398
Computer & Information Sciences 3,903
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 3,671
Natural Resources & Conservation 999
Agriculture 894
Mathematics & Statistics 786
Engineering Technologies 643
Architecture/Urban Planning 435

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