Astrophysics at Carnegie Mellon University
If you are interested in studying Astrophysics, consider the program at Carnegie Mellon University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Carnegie Mellon University is located in Pittsburgh, PA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 7 astrophysics degrees were awarded at Carnegie Mellon University.
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Studying Online at Carnegie Mellon University
Many students take online classes at Carnegie Mellon University. Of 15,888 students, 554 (3%) studied exclusively online and 3,497 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Astrophysics graduates at Carnegie Mellon University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Astrophysics graduates at Carnegie Mellon University are 14% women (1) and 86% men (6).
Astrophysics Bachelor’s Program at Carnegie Mellon University
Of the 7 bachelor’s astrophysics degrees awarded at Carnegie Mellon University, 14% were women (1) and 86% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Astrophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at Carnegie Mellon University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
Minority students account for 43% of Astrophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at Carnegie Mellon 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Astrophysics Graduates
Graduates of the Astrophysics program at Carnegie Mellon University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for 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 |
| 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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