Astronomy at Cornell University
What traits are you looking for in a astronomical sciences school? To help you decide if Cornell University is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's astronomical sciences program.Cornell is located in Ithaca, New York and has a total student population of 23,620.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Astronomy section at the bottom of this page.
Cornell Astronomy Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Astronomical Sciences
- Master’s Degree in Astronomical Sciences
Cornell Astronomy Rankings
There were 6 students who received their doctoral degrees in astronomical sciences, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Astronomical Sciences Student Demographics at Cornell
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomical sciences majors at Cornell University.
Cornell Astronomy Master’s Program

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master's in astronomical sciences.

Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 1 |
International Students | 3 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Related Majors
Careers That Astronomical Sciences Grads May Go Into
A degree in astronomical sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for NY, the home state for Cornell University.
Occupation | Jobs in NY | Average Salary in NY |
---|---|---|
Natural Sciences Managers | 1,360 | $148,460 |
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors | 880 | $108,020 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Notyourbroom under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.