Astronomy & Astrophysics Graduate Certificates
There are 129 colleges and universities across the nation that offer agraduate certificate in Astronomy & Astrophysics. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and30% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 20.0% of Astronomy & Astrophysics graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Astronomy & Astrophysics Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 1,580 degrees were awarded toAstronomy & Astrophysics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Astronomy & Astrophysics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 26 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,096 |
| Master’s Degree | 234 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 224 |
Earnings of Astronomy & Astrophysics Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding agraduate certificate in Astronomy & Astrophysics of $50,573 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $41,600 |
| 4 years | $50,573 |
| 5 years | $61,687 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Astronomy & Astrophysics majors who have their graduate certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 90.0% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 9 |
| Women | 1 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Astronomy & Astrophysics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5 | 50.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 20.0% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 10.0% |
| International Students | 2 | 20.0% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 20.0% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 163 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Astronomy & Astrophysics. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Astronomy & Astrophysics students seeking a graduate certificate is University of Colorado Boulder. This school awarded 80 graduate certificates in Astronomy & Astrophysics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Astronomy & Astrophysics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their graduate certificate in Astronomy & Astrophysics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Astronomy & Astrophysics majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their graduate certificate in Astronomy & Astrophysics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Astronomy & Astrophysics. This school awarded 48 graduate certificates in Astronomy & Astrophysics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Astronomy & Astrophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Astronomy & Astrophysics. This school awarded 48 graduate certificates in Astronomy & Astrophysics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Astronomy & Astrophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona is a popular choice for Astronomy & Astrophysics majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their graduate certificate in Astronomy & Astrophysics from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Astronomy & Astrophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Astronomy & Astrophysics majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 45 graduate certificates in Astronomy & Astrophysics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Astronomy & Astrophysics majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 44 graduate certificates in Astronomy & Astrophysics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Astronomy & Astrophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Astronomy & Astrophysics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their graduate certificate in Astronomy & Astrophysics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Astronomy & Astrophysics. This school awarded 43 graduate certificates in Astronomy & Astrophysics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Astronomy & Astrophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Astronomy & Astrophysics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their graduate certificate in Astronomy & Astrophysics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Astronomy & Astrophysics. This school awarded 41 graduate certificates in Astronomy & Astrophysics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park is a popular choice for Astronomy & Astrophysics majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 41 graduate certificates in Astronomy & Astrophysics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Astronomy & Astrophysics majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their graduate certificate in Astronomy & Astrophysics from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Astronomy & Astrophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Virginia-Main Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Astronomy & Astrophysics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their graduate certificate in Astronomy & Astrophysics from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Astronomy & Astrophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Astronomy & Astrophysics majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 38 graduate certificates in Astronomy & Astrophysics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Astronomy & Astrophysics. This school awarded 35 graduate certificates in Astronomy & Astrophysics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Princeton University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Astronomy & Astrophysics. This school awarded 34 graduate certificates in Astronomy & Astrophysics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago is a popular choice for Astronomy & Astrophysics majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 34 graduate certificates in Astronomy & Astrophysics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Institute of Technology comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Astronomy & Astrophysics. This school awarded 32 graduate certificates in Astronomy & Astrophysics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Astronomy & Astrophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Astronomy & Astrophysics Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Astronomy | 876 |
| Astrophysics | 485 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other | 129 |
| Planetary Astronomy and Science | 90 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Astronomy & Astrophysics that also offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 19,434 |
| Physics | 12,910 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 7,622 |
| Physical Sciences, General | 2,661 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 1,341 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student 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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.