Best Physics Schools in Colorado

Colorado has 3 colleges offering Physics programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 43 recent graduates. Graduates in Colorado earn $36,149 on average within two years — 16% below the national average of $43,163. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

School choice matters significantly: University of Colorado Boulder graduates earn $41,193 while Colorado State University-Fort Collins graduates earn $29,685 — a $11,508 gap. Research each program's curriculum, employer connections, and career services before deciding.

Schools in CO

$36,149

CO Avg. Earnings

$43,163

National Avg.

135

Schools Nationally

Physics Schools in Colorado, Ranked by Earnings

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, CO · Public

$41,193

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $42,374

Graduates: 26

Acceptance: 83.3%

University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, CO · Public

$37,568

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $36,341

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 86.4%

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Fort Collins, CO · Public

$29,685

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 89.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Physics in Colorado?

University of Colorado Boulder ranks #1 for Physics in Colorado with median graduate earnings of $41,193 within two years of graduation. There are 3 schools offering Physics programs in the state.

How much do Physics graduates earn in Colorado?

Physics graduates in Colorado earn an average of $36,149 within two years of graduation. This is 16% below the national average of $43,163 for this major.

What is the hardest Physics school to get into in Colorado?

University of Colorado Boulder is the most selective Physics program in Colorado with an acceptance rate of 83.3%. The average acceptance rate across Physics programs in the state is 86.4%.

Other Popular Majors in Colorado

Computer Engineering $75,455 Computer Science $72,386 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $70,659 Construction Engineering Technologies $67,506 Biomedical/Medical Engineering $66,821 Engineering Physics $64,231 Management Information Systems and Services $64,219 Computer and Information Sciences, General $62,023

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.