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Astronomy & Astrophysics at Michigan State University

If you are interested in studying Astronomy & Astrophysics, consider the program at Michigan State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Michigan State University is located in East Lansing, MI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 41 astronomy & astrophysics graduations were recorded at Michigan State University.

Studying Online at Michigan State University

Many students take online classes at Michigan State University. Of 52,089 students, 2,681 (5%) studied exclusively online and 24,643 (47%) took at least some classes online.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Rankings at Michigan State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Michigan State University’s Astronomy & Astrophysics program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#2 of 2
Best Value	Michigan	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#6 of 6
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#6 of 6
Best Value	Nationwide	#23 of 32
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#30 of 33

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#2 of 2
Best Value	Michigan	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#6 of 6
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#6 of 6
Best Value	Nationwide	#23 of 32
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#30 of 33

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Astronomy & Astrophysics graduates at Michigan State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Astronomy & Astrophysics graduates at Michigan State University are 29% women (12) and 71% men (29).

Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Program at Michigan State University

Of the 30 bachelor’s astronomy & astrophysics degrees awarded at Michigan State University, 33% were women (10) and 67% were men (20).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	26
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2

Minority students account for 13% of Astronomy & Astrophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at Michigan State University, lower than the national average of 30%.*

Astronomy & Astrophysics Master’s Program at Michigan State University

Of the 2 master’s astronomy & astrophysics graduates at Michigan State University, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 50% of Astronomy & Astrophysics master’s degree recipients at Michigan State University, above the national average of 30%.*

Astronomy & Astrophysics Doctoral Program at Michigan State University

Of the 2 doctoral astronomy & astrophysics graduates at Michigan State University, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2

*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 Michigan State University

The Astronomy & Astrophysics program at Michigan State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Astrophysics	34
Other Astronomy & Astrophysics	7

Highest-Paying Careers for Astronomy & Astrophysics Graduates

Graduates of the Astronomy & Astrophysics program at Michigan State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-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

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.