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Geophysics in Colorado

Geophysics Schools in Colorado

19 students earned Geophysics degrees in Colorado in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Geophysics is the 304th most popular major in the state out of a total 618 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Geophysics Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15
Master’s Degree 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 10.5%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 26.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 57.9%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Geophysics Grads in Colorado

In this state, there are 3,620 people employed in jobs related to a geophysics degree, compared to 100,540 nationwide.

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Wages for Geophysics Jobs in Colorado

A typical salary for a geophysics grad in the state is $111,130, compared to a typical salary of $107,800 nationwide.

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

#1

Colorado School of Mines

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

98% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $27,978. 66% of the teachers are full time.

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#2

University of Colorado Boulder

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. 68% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,971.

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Geophysics Careers in CO

Some of the careers geophysics majors go into include:

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

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Geology & Earth Sciences 158
Hydrology & Water Resources Science 29
Geochemistry 4
Other Geological & Earth Sciences 3

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