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Astronomy & Astrophysics at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Astronomy & Astrophysics at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

What traits are you looking for in a school for Astronomy & Astrophysics, consider the program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is located in Champaign, IL.

During the most recent reporting year, 38 astronomy & astrophysics degrees were awarded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Distance learning is available at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Of 59,238 students, 9,212 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 24,831 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Rankings at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Rankings can help you compare University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Astronomy & Astrophysics program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #1 of 2
Best Value Illinois #1 of 2
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #2 of 6
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #3 of 6
Best Value Nationwide #10 of 32
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #12 of 33

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #1 of 2
Best Value Illinois #1 of 2
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #2 of 6
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #3 of 6
Best Value Nationwide #10 of 32
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #12 of 33

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Astronomy & Astrophysics graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Astronomy & Astrophysics graduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are 45% women (17) and 55% men (21).

Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Of the 30 bachelor’s astronomy & astrophysics degrees awarded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 50% were women (15) and 50% were men (15).

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 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 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 14
Hispanic / Latino 2
Asian 5
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 7
Racial-ethnic diversity of Astronomy & Astrophysics majors at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Minority students account for 30% of Astronomy & Astrophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, lower than the national average of 30%.*

Astronomy & Astrophysics Master’s Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Among the 4 master’s astronomy & astrophysics degrees awarded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 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 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Hispanic / Latino 1
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Astronomy & Astrophysics majors at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Astronomy & Astrophysics master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, above the national average of 30%.*

Astronomy & Astrophysics Doctoral Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Among the 4 doctoral astronomy & astrophysics degrees awarded at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (4).

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign gender breakdown of Astronomy & Astrophysics Doctoral degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Astronomy & Astrophysics majors at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

*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 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

This Astronomy & Astrophysics program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Astronomy 27
Astrophysics 11

Highest-Paying Careers for Astronomy & Astrophysics Graduates

Students who finish Astronomy & Astrophysics program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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

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