Astrophysics at Baylor University
If you are interested in studying Astrophysics, take a look at what Baylor University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Baylor University is in Waco, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 8 astrophysics degrees were granted at Baylor University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Baylor University
Many students take online classes at Baylor University. Of 20,626 students, 3,066 (15%) studied exclusively online and 4,899 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Astrophysics graduates at Baylor University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Astrophysics graduates at Baylor University are 25% women (2) and 75% men (6).
Astrophysics Bachelor’s Program at Baylor University
Among the 8 bachelor’s astrophysics graduates at Baylor University, 25% were women (2) and 75% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Astrophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at Baylor University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Astrophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at Baylor University, higher than the national average of 36%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Astrophysics Graduates
Graduates of the Astrophysics program at Baylor University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for 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 |
| 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
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