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Physics Schools in Colorado
There are 11 Colorado schools offering physics programs. 171 students graduated with degrees from Colorado physics schools in 2010. 88 of all these students graduated with bachelors degrees and 44 students graduated with masters degrees.
Overview
178 students graduate from programs in Colorado in physics, on average, each year. This accounts for 2% of physics students who schools in the United States graduate. Of those, 88 students graduated with a physics degree at the bachelor's level, 44 with a degree at the master's level, and 39 with a degree at the doctorate level.
11 physics schools are in this state. And of these, while two schools are private, nine schools are public. While tuition at a public physics school varies from $4,093 to $13,425, tuition at a private physics school varies from $36,501 to $38,898.
Average tuition for programs in physics is $14,750. The lowest tuition in this state, which is $4,093 each year, is at Metropolitan State College of Denver, while the highest tuition for programs in physics, which is $38,898 each year, is at Colorado College.
Schools in Colorado offer bachelors degrees, masters degrees, and doctoral degrees for physics students.
Physics Program Completions in Colorado 2006 - 2010
178 students graduate from programs in Colorado in physics, on average, each year. This accounts for 2% of physics students who schools in the United States graduate. Of those, 88 students graduated with a physics degree at the bachelor's level, 44 with a degree at the master's level, and 39 with a degree at the doctorate level.
Physics Program Completions in Colorado 2006 - 2010
- Bachelor 2006: 94
- Bachelor 2007: 113
- Bachelor 2008: 116
- Bachelor 2009: 92
- Bachelor 2010: 88
- Master 2006: 23
- Master 2007: 29
- Master 2008: 31
- Master 2009: 32
- Master 2010: 44
- Doctorate 2006: 25
- Doctorate 2007: 32
- Doctorate 2008: 38
- Doctorate 2009: 36
- Doctorate 2010: 39
Physics Program Availability in Colorado
Colorado schools offer a total of 18 physics programs. Of these programs, approximately 55.6% are bachelor's level programs. The remaining programs are degrees at the masters level and the doctoral level.
Physics Program Availability in Colorado
- Bachelor: 10
- Master: 4
- Doctorate: 4
Career Trends
Physicists — Salary by Percentile
Physicists — Salary by Percentile
- 10th Percentile: 64410
- 25th Percentile: 81820
- Median: 113510
- 75th Percentile: 137390
- 90th Percentile: 157390
Career Trends
Physicists — Employment Trend
Physicists — Employment Trend
- Median Salary 2006: 86050
- Median Salary 2007: 105160
- Median Salary 2008: 112490
- Median Salary 2009: 115210
- Median Salary 2010: 113510
- Total Employed 2006: 830
- Total Employed 2007: 570
- Total Employed 2008: 460
- Total Employed 2009: 480
- Total Employed 2010: 500
Colorado vs National Physics Employment
Colorado vs National Physics Employment
- Employed in Colorado: 2.966% (500)
Physics Schools in Colorado
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Nearby Cities Offering Physics
- Physics Schools in Boulder, Colorado
The number of students who graduated with physics degrees went up by 3.8% from 2008 to 2010. In particular, the number of undergraduate students fell by nine students. The number of graduate students climbed by 14 students. Physics Schools in Boulder, Colorado
- Physics Schools in Lakewood, Colorado
There are six schools located near Lakewood, CO offering physics programs. 112 students graduated from programs at Lakewood physics schools in 2010. 53 of all these students graduated with bachelors degrees. Physics Schools in Lakewood, Colorado
- Physics Schools in Parker, Colorado
There are eight schools located near Parker, CO offering physics programs. In 2010, 125 students graduated with degrees from Parker physics schools. 66 of all these students graduated with bachelors degrees. Physics Schools in Parker, Colorado
- Physics Schools in Castle Rock, Colorado
66 students graduated with a physics degree at the bachelor's level. 24 students graduated with a master's level degree in physics. 35 students graduated with a physics degree at the doctorate level. Physics Schools in Castle Rock, Colorado
- Physics Schools in Colorado Springs, Colorado
There are three schools located around Colorado Springs, CO offering physics programs. 28 students graduated with degrees from Colorado Springs physics schools in 2010. 36 students graduate from programs in Colorado Springs in physics, on average, per year. Physics Schools in Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Physics Schools in Denver, Colorado
Six physics schools are in Denver, CO. One school is private. Five schools are public. Physics Schools in Denver, Colorado
- Physics Schools in Longmont, Colorado
The number of students who graduated with physics degrees rose by 3.8% from 2008 to 2010. In particular, the number of undergraduate students dropped by nine students. The number of graduate students climbed by 14 students. Physics Schools in Longmont, Colorado
- Physics Schools in Commerce City, Colorado
There are six schools around Commerce City, CO offering physics programs. In 2010, 105 students graduated with degrees from Commerce City physics schools. 46 of all these students graduated with bachelors degrees. Physics Schools in Commerce City, Colorado
- Physics Schools in Broomfield, Colorado
Seven physics schools are located in Broomfield, CO. One school is private. Six schools are public. Physics Schools in Broomfield, Colorado
- Physics Schools in Thornton, Colorado
The number of students who graduated with physics degrees climbed by 3.8% from 2008 to 2010. In particular, the number of undergraduate students dropped by nine students. The number of graduate students went up by 14 students. Physics Schools in Thornton, Colorado
- Physics Schools in Aurora, Colorado
61 students graduated with a degree in physics at the bachelor's level. 24 students graduated with a master's level physics degree. 35 students graduated with a doctorate level degree in physics. Physics Schools in Aurora, Colorado
- Physics Schools in Westminster, Colorado
Six physics schools are located in Westminster, CO. One school is private. Five schools are public. Physics Schools in Westminster, Colorado
- Physics Schools in Fort Collins, Colorado
Schools in Fort Collins, CO offer a total of eight physics programs. Of these programs, approximately 37.5% are programs at the bachelor's level. The remaining programs are degrees at the doctoral level and the masters level. Physics Schools in Fort Collins, Colorado
- Physics Schools in Arvada, Colorado
103 students graduate from programs in Arvada, CO in physics, on average, per year. This accounts for about 61% of students who Colorado schools graduate from physics programs. 46 students graduated with a physics degree at the bachelor's level. Physics Schools in Arvada, Colorado
- Physics Schools in Littleton, Colorado
On average, 111 students graduate from programs in Littleton, CO in physics every year. This accounts for around 65% of students who schools in the state of Colorado graduate from physics programs. 53 students graduated with a bachelor's level physics degree. Physics Schools in Littleton, Colorado
- Physics Schools in Centennial, Colorado
The number of students who graduated with degrees in physics went up by 0.8% from 2008 to 2010. In particular, the number of undergraduate students went down by eight students. The number of graduate students climbed by nine students. Physics Schools in Centennial, Colorado
- Physics Schools in Loveland, Colorado
50 students graduated with a bachelor's level degree in physics. 43 students graduated with a degree in physics at the master's level. 39 students graduated with a doctorate level physics degree. Physics Schools in Loveland, Colorado
- Physics Schools in Greeley, Colorado
Average tuition for physics programs is $6,806. The highest tuition for physics programs is at the University of Colorado Boulder. The highest tuition for training in physics is $8,511 every year. Physics Schools in Greeley, Colorado
- Physics Schools in Pueblo, Colorado
18 students graduate from programs in Pueblo, CO in physics, on average, per year. This accounts for 14% of physics students who Colorado schools graduate. 13 students graduated with a bachelor's level degree in physics in 2010. Physics Schools in Pueblo, Colorado
Nearby States Offering Physics
- Physics Schools in Arizona
Eight students graduated with a physics degree at the associate's level. 76 students graduated with a degree in physics at the bachelor's level. 19 students graduated with a physics degree at the master's level. Physics Schools in Arizona
- Physics Schools in Kansas
Schools in the state of Kansas offer a total of 17 programs in physics. Of these programs, 70.6% are programs at the bachelor's level. The remaining programs are degrees at the masters level and the doctoral level. Physics Schools in Kansas
- Physics Schools in Nebraska
The number of students who graduated with physics degrees increased by 1.7% from 2008 to 2010. In particular, the number of undergraduate students dropped by eight students. The number of graduate students went up by nine students. Physics Schools in Nebraska
- Physics Schools in New Mexico
28 students graduated with a degree in physics at the bachelor's level. 16 students graduated with a master's level degree in physics. 13 students graduated with a doctorate level physics degree. Physics Schools in New Mexico
- Physics Schools in Oklahoma
Oklahoma schools offer associates degrees, bachelors degrees, masters degrees, and doctoral degrees for physics students. Three students graduated with an associate's level physics degree. 24 students graduated with a bachelor's level degree in physics. Physics Schools in Oklahoma
- Physics Schools in Utah
Average tuition for physics programs is $6,264. The highest tuition for physics programs is at Westminster College. The highest tuition for physics training is $25,980 each year. Physics Schools in Utah
- Physics Schools in Wyoming
11 students graduate from physics programs in the state of Wyoming, on average, every year. Four students graduated with an associate's level degree in physics. Six students graduated with a bachelor's level physics degree. Physics Schools in Wyoming
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Pursue an Online Degree
Around the country, there are about 3 schools offering online physics degrees, to Colorado students, at the following degree levels:
- Certificate
- Associate
There are 3 online physics programs available at these online physics schools, through which Colorado students have the ability of earning physics credentials. In 2010, the number of online physics school graduates from these programs was 125. Online Physics Schools
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Request More Info1. The Colorado School of Mines
1500 Illinois St
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 273-3000
The Colorado School of Mines is in the suburbs of Golden, Colorado. Mines offers two programs in physics. Out of those, students are offered one degree at the master's level in physics by Mines and one physics degree at the doctorate level. 5,287 students pursue degrees in 48 CSM programs, overall. In terms of programs, it is the second biggest institution in the state of Colorado offering physics.
2. The United States Air Force Academy
2304 Cadet Drive Suite 2300
USAFA, CO 80840-5002
(719) 333-6481
The United States Air Force Academy is located in the suburbs of USAFA, Colorado and it offers one program in physics. It is the only military academy in Colorado. It is the fifth largest institution in the state of Colorado offering physics in terms of programs.
3. Colorado College
14. E Cache La Poudre St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 389-6000
Colorado College, which is 0.9 miles from the center of the city, is in Colorado Springs, CO and it offers one physics program. This liberal arts college is a 4-year institution. In terms of programs, this liberal arts college is the largest institution in the state of Colorado offering physics.
4. Fort Lewis College
1000 Rim Drive
Durango, CO 81301-3999
(970) 247-7010
Fort Lewis College is located in Durango, CO and this school offers one program in physics. This school is a public 4-year institution. It is the third biggest institution in the state of Colorado offering physics in terms of programs.
5. The University of Denver
2199 S. University Blvd
Denver, CO 80208
(303) 871-2000
The University of Denver offers two programs in physics. Specifically, DU offers one bachelor's level degree in physics to students and one master's level degree in physics. It is 4.5 miles from the center of the city. This mid-sized university is one of 7 research universities in Colorado. In terms of programs, this university is the third largest institution in the state of Colorado offering physics.
6. Colorado State University - Fort Collins
102 Administration Building
Fort Collins, CO 80523-0100
(970) 491-1101
Colorado State University-Fort Collins offers three physics programs. Out of those, Colorado State offers one bachelor's level degree in physics to students, one master's level degree in physics, and one degree at the doctorate level in physics. It is near the center of the city. 30,155 students pursue degrees in 159 Colorado State University-Fort Collins programs, overall. It is the second largest institution in the state of Colorado offering physics in terms of programs.
7. Metropolitan State College of Denver
Speer Blvd and Colfax Ave
Denver, CO 80217-3362
(303) 556-3058
Metropolitan State College of Denver is 0.8 miles from the center of the city and Metro State offers one program in physics. Metro State is a public, 4-year, research institution. This public university ranks fourth in terms of enrollment in the state of Colorado.
8. The University of Colorado Boulder
Regent Drive at Broadway
Boulder, CO 80309-0017
(303) 492-1411
The University of Colorado Boulder is near the center of the city. It offers four programs in physics. Of those, students are offered one bachelor's level degree in physics by it, one master's level physics degree, and two doctorate level physics degrees. It is a public, 4-year, research institution. CU is the sixth oldest institution in the state of Colorado offering programs in physics.
9. The University of Colorado Denver
University of Colorado Denver
Denver, CO 80217-3364
(303) 556-5600
The University of Colorado Denver is near the heart of downtown and it offers one program in physics. 24,108 students seek degrees in 119 UC Denver programs, overall. CU Denver is the seventh oldest institution in the state of Colorado offering programs in physics.
10. The University of Northern Colorado
Carter Hall - Rm 4000
Greeley, CO 80639
(970) 351-1890
The University of Northern Colorado, which is 1.6 miles from the center of the city, is located in Greeley, CO and Northern Colorado offers one program in physics. It is one of 7 research universities in Colorado. UNC is the fifth oldest institution in the state of Colorado offering programs in physics.
11. The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 255-3000
The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs offers one program in physics and UCCS is near the heart of downtown. It is one of 31 public post-secondary institutions in Colorado. In terms of enrollment, UCCS ranks seventh in the state of Colorado.