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Astronomy & Astrophysics at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Astronomy & Astrophysics at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

If you are interested in studying Astronomy & Astrophysics, you may want to check out the program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Washington-Seattle Campus sits in Seattle, WA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 49 astronomy & astrophysics graduations were recorded at University of Washington-Seattle Campus.

Online Class Availability at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Online coursework is an option at University of Washington-Seattle Campus. Among 56,997 students, 1,656 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,704 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Rankings at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Rankings can help you compare University of Washington-Seattle Campus’s Astronomy & Astrophysics program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Washington #1 of 1
Best Value Far Western (Region) #1 of 5
Best Value Washington #1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #3 of 5
Best Value Nationwide #4 of 32
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #13 of 33

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Washington #1 of 1
Best Value Far Western (Region) #1 of 5
Best Value Washington #1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #3 of 5
Best Value Nationwide #4 of 32
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #13 of 33

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Astronomy & Astrophysics graduates at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Astronomy & Astrophysics graduates at University of Washington-Seattle Campus are 35% women (17) and 65% men (32).

Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Among the 41 bachelor’s astronomy & astrophysics graduates at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, 37% were women (15) and 63% were men (26).

University of Washington-Seattle Campus 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 Washington-Seattle Campus.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 28
Hispanic / Latino 2
Asian 6
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Astronomy & Astrophysics majors at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 24% of Astronomy & Astrophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, below the national average of 30%.*

Astronomy & Astrophysics Master’s Program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Among the 5 master’s astronomy & astrophysics graduates at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).

University of Washington-Seattle Campus 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 Washington-Seattle Campus.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 1
Asian 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Astronomy & Astrophysics majors at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Minority students account for 60% of Astronomy & Astrophysics master’s degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, above the national average of 30%.*

Astronomy & Astrophysics Doctoral Program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Among the 3 doctoral astronomy & astrophysics degrees awarded at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).

University of Washington-Seattle Campus 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 Washington-Seattle Campus.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Astronomy & Astrophysics majors at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

*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 Washington-Seattle Campus

The Astronomy & Astrophysics program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Astronomy 49

Best-Paid Careers for Astronomy & Astrophysics Graduates

Students who finish Astronomy & Astrophysics program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus go on to a range of careers. 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

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