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Astronomy & Astrophysics at Cornell University

Astronomy & Astrophysics at Cornell University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Astronomy & Astrophysics, take a look at what Cornell University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Cornell University is in Ithaca, NY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 24 astronomy & astrophysics degrees were granted at Cornell University.

Online & Distance Learning at Cornell University

Online coursework is an option at Cornell University. Of 26,793 students, 527 (2%) studied exclusively online and 1,572 (6%) took at least some classes online.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Rankings at Cornell University

Use these rankings to compare Cornell University’s Astronomy & Astrophysics program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #1 of 6
Best Schools (Quality) New York #1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #2 of 33
Best Value New York #2 of 2
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #5 of 6
Best Value Nationwide #29 of 32

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #1 of 6
Best Schools (Quality) New York #1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #2 of 33
Best Value New York #2 of 2
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #5 of 6
Best Value Nationwide #29 of 32

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Astronomy & Astrophysics graduates at Cornell University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Astronomy & Astrophysics graduates at Cornell University are 25% women (6) and 75% men (18).

Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Program at Cornell University

Among the 10 bachelor’s astronomy & astrophysics degrees awarded at Cornell University, 20% were women (2) and 80% were men (8).

Cornell University gender breakdown of Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Astronomy & Astrophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at Cornell University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Hispanic / Latino 3
Black / African American 2
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Astronomy & Astrophysics majors at Cornell University

Minority students account for 60% of Astronomy & Astrophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at Cornell University, above the national average of 30%.*

Astronomy & Astrophysics Master’s Program at Cornell University

Of the 4 master’s astronomy & astrophysics degrees awarded at Cornell University, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).

Cornell University gender breakdown of Astronomy & Astrophysics Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Astronomy & Astrophysics master’s degree recipients at Cornell University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Astronomy & Astrophysics majors at Cornell University

Astronomy & Astrophysics Doctoral Program at Cornell University

Among the 10 doctoral astronomy & astrophysics graduates at Cornell University, 10% were women (1) and 90% were men (9).

Cornell University gender breakdown of Astronomy & Astrophysics Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Astronomy & Astrophysics doctoral degree recipients at Cornell University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
International (Nonresident) 6
Racial-ethnic diversity of Astronomy & Astrophysics majors at Cornell University

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Astronomy & Astrophysics Concentrations at Cornell University

The Astronomy & Astrophysics program at Cornell University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Astronomy 24

Highest-Paying Careers for Astronomy & Astrophysics Graduates

Graduates of the Astronomy & Astrophysics program at Cornell University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Astronomy & Astrophysics majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Physicists $111,776
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Astronomers $106,445
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $80,685
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $72,801

References

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