Astronomy & Astrophysics at Ball State University
If you plan to study Astronomy & Astrophysics, you may want to check out the program at Ball State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Ball State University is in Muncie, IN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 5 astronomy & astrophysics graduations were recorded at Ball State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Ball State University
Online coursework is an option at Ball State University. Of 21,089 students, 5,957 (28%) studied exclusively online and 7,416 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Astronomy & Astrophysics Rankings at Ball State University
Rankings can help you compare Ball State University’s Astronomy & Astrophysics program against other schools offering the same major.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Astronomy & Astrophysics graduates at Ball State University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Astronomy & Astrophysics graduates at Ball State University are 40% women (2) and 60% men (3).
Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Program at Ball State University
Of the 5 bachelor’s astronomy & astrophysics graduates at Ball State University, 40% were women (2) and 60% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Astronomy & Astrophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at Ball State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Astronomy & Astrophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at Ball State University, higher than the national average of 30%.*
*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 Ball State University
This Astronomy & Astrophysics program at Ball State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Astronomy | 5 |
Best-Paid Careers for Astronomy & Astrophysics Graduates
Students who finish Astronomy & Astrophysics program at Ball State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Astronomy & Astrophysics majors, 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 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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