Physical Sciences at University of Northern Colorado
Ranked 129th of 132 master's programs in Physical Sciences by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Physical Sciences (master's) graduates.
Graduates of University of Northern Colorado's master's program in Physical Sciences earn a median $54,333 one year after graduating, rising to $76,015 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 29% below the national median of $83,137 for this field, ranking 129th of 132 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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