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Astronomy & Astrophysics at Princeton University

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

Princeton University is located in Princeton, NJ.

During the most recent reporting year, 34 astronomy & astrophysics degrees were granted at Princeton University.

Studying Online at Princeton University

Princeton University delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Astronomy & Astrophysics graduates at Princeton University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Astronomy & Astrophysics graduates at Princeton University are 24% women (8) and 76% men (26).

Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Program at Princeton University

Of the 10 bachelor’s astronomy & astrophysics degrees awarded at Princeton University, 40% were women (4) and 60% were men (6).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Asian	2

Minority students account for 20% of Astronomy & Astrophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at Princeton University, below the national average of 30%.*

Astronomy & Astrophysics Master’s Program at Princeton University

Of the 14 master’s astronomy & astrophysics degrees awarded at Princeton University, 14% were women (2) and 86% were men (12).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Black / African American	2
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	6

Minority students account for 29% of Astronomy & Astrophysics master’s degree recipients at Princeton University, lower than the national average of 30%.*

Astronomy & Astrophysics Doctoral Program at Princeton University

Of the 10 doctoral astronomy & astrophysics graduates at Princeton University, 20% were women (2) and 80% were men (8).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Astronomy & Astrophysics doctoral degree recipients at Princeton University, lower than the national average of 20%.*

*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 Princeton University

This Astronomy & Astrophysics program at Princeton University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Astrophysics	34

Top-Paying Careers for Astronomy & Astrophysics Graduates

Students who finish Astronomy & Astrophysics program at Princeton University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Astronomy & Astrophysics graduates, 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.