Astronomy & Astrophysics Master’s Degrees
There are 129 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Astronomy & Astrophysics. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and31% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 22.3% of Astronomy & Astrophysics graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Astronomy & Astrophysics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,580 people earned theirAstronomy & 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 (this page) | 234 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 224 |
Earnings of Astronomy & Astrophysics Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Astronomy & Astrophysics of $50,573 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Astronomy & Astrophysics. About 52.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 101 |
| Women | 110 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Astronomy & Astrophysics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98 | 46.4% |
| Asian | 15 | 7.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 | 13.3% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 3.3% |
| Two or More Races | 14 | 6.6% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 0.9% |
| International Students | 47 | 22.3% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 22.3% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 163 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Astronomy & Astrophysics. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Astronomy & Astrophysics students seeking a master's degree is University of Colorado Boulder. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their master's degree in Astronomy & Astrophysics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Astronomy & Astrophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Astronomy & Astrophysics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 60 master's degrees 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 Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their master's degree in Astronomy & Astrophysics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Astronomy & Astrophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Astronomy & Astrophysics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their master's degree 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-Santa Cruz is a popular choice for Astronomy & Astrophysics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their master's degree 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 Arizona is a popular choice for Astronomy & Astrophysics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their master's degree in Astronomy & Astrophysics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Astronomy & Astrophysics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 45 master's degrees 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 master's degree. This school awarded 44 master's degrees 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.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics. This school awarded 43 master's degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Astronomy & Astrophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics. This school awarded 43 master's degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in Astronomy & Astrophysics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Astronomy & Astrophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University is a popular choice for Astronomy & Astrophysics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 41 master's degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Astronomy & Astrophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in Astronomy & Astrophysics from this school. 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 master's degree. This school awarded 39 master's degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree 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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in Astronomy & Astrophysics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Astronomy & Astrophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in Astronomy & Astrophysics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Astronomy & Astrophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Princeton University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in Astronomy & Astrophysics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Astronomy & Astrophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago is a popular choice for Astronomy & Astrophysics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 34 master's degrees 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 is a popular choice for Astronomy & Astrophysics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 32 master's degrees 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.
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 master’s degrees.
| 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
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