Astronomy at University of Washington - Seattle Campus
Every astronomy school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the astronomical sciences program at University of Washington - Seattle Campus stacks up to those at other schools.UW Seattle is located in Seattle, Washington and approximately 48,149 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Astronomy section at the bottom of this page.
UW Seattle Astronomy Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Astronomical Sciences
- Master’s Degree in Astronomical Sciences
UW Seattle Astronomy Rankings
There were 5 students who received their doctoral degrees in astronomical sciences, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Astronomical Sciences Student Demographics at UW Seattle
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomical sciences majors at University of Washington - Seattle Campus.
UW Seattle Astronomy Master’s Program
In the astronomical sciences master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of degree recipients. That is 2% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a master's in astronomical sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Related Majors
Careers That Astronomical Sciences Grads May Go Into
A degree in astronomical sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for WA, the home state for University of Washington - Seattle Campus.
| Occupation | Jobs in WA | Average Salary in WA |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Sciences Managers | 1,810 | $153,600 |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors | 370 | $95,530 |
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 Joe Mabel under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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