Planetary Astronomy & Science at University of Arizona
Every planetary astronomy & science school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the planetary astronomy and science program at University of Arizona stacks up to those at other schools.University of Arizona is located in Tucson, Arizona and has a total student population of 45,601.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Planetary Astronomy & Science section at the bottom of this page.
University of Arizona Planetary Astronomy & Science Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Planetary Astronomy and Science
University of Arizona Planetary Astronomy & Science Rankings
There were 6 students who received their doctoral degrees in planetary astronomy and science, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Planetary Astronomy and Science Student Demographics at University of Arizona
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the planetary astronomy and science majors at University of Arizona.
University of Arizona Planetary Astronomy & Science Master’s Program

Of the students who received a planetary astronomy and science master's degree from University of Arizona, 80% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a master's in planetary astronomy and science.

Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 4 |
International Students | 0 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Related Majors
Careers That Planetary Astronomy and Science Grads May Go Into
A degree in planetary astronomy and science can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for AZ, the home state for University of Arizona.
Occupation | Jobs in AZ | Average Salary in AZ |
---|---|---|
Natural Sciences Managers | 1,060 | $101,790 |
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors | 680 | $100,900 |
Astronomers | 230 | $104,100 |
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 Msr69er under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.