Biological and Physical Sciences at University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO · Master's Degree · about 35 graduates a year
University of Colorado Colorado Springs graduates in biological and physical sciences earn 27% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 61% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Colorado Colorado Springs Compares for Biological and Physical Sciences
All 7 colleges reporting biological and physical sciences earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rutgers University-Camden Camden, NJ | $125,457 | $110,112 | #1 | $96,037 |
| 2 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $125,457 | $110,112 | #2 | $96,037 |
| 3 | Rutgers University-Newark Newark, NJ | $125,457 | $110,112 | #3 | $96,037 |
| 4 | Keck Graduate Institute Claremont, CA | $117,497 | $106,915 | #4 | $68,706 |
| 5 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO | $69,605 | $65,094 | #5 | $60,746 |
| 6 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO | $59,825 | $55,948 | #6 | $46,202 |
| 7 | Touro University New York, NY | $57,522 | $54,749 | #7 | $15,051 |
Other Majors at University of Colorado Colorado Springs by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | $133,079 | $114,220 | #5 of 29 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $121,683 | $107,063 | #199 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $96,850 | $83,829 | #397 of 861 |
| Public Administration | $91,668 | $70,497 | #36 of 243 |
| Psychology | $61,059 | — | #64 of 92 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $60,531 | $50,611 | #99 of 190 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $58,397 | — | #54 of 61 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $56,724 | $49,268 | #188 of 302 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $54,614 | $49,605 | #435 of 453 |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | $52,083 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Colorado Colorado Springs biological and physical sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,202 one year after graduating and $59,825 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Colorado Colorado Springs rank for biological and physical sciences?
Among 7 colleges reporting earnings for biological and physical sciences graduates, University of Colorado Colorado Springs ranks #6 by median pay four years after graduation, and #6 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biological and physical sciences at University of Colorado Colorado Springs worth it?
Its graduates earn 27% less than the national median for biological and physical sciences ($82,371), and the median federal debt at graduation is $36,790.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.