Astronomy & Astrophysics at Franklin and Marshall College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Astronomy & Astrophysics, consider the program at Franklin and Marshall College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Franklin and Marshall College is in Lancaster, PA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 7 astronomy & astrophysics graduations were recorded at Franklin and Marshall College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Franklin and Marshall College
Franklin and Marshall College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Astronomy & Astrophysics graduates at Franklin and Marshall College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Astronomy & Astrophysics graduates at Franklin and Marshall College are 57% women (4) and 43% men (3).
Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Program at Franklin and Marshall College
Among the 7 bachelor’s astronomy & astrophysics graduates at Franklin and Marshall College, 57% were women (4) and 43% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Astronomy & Astrophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at Franklin and Marshall College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Astronomy & Astrophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at Franklin and Marshall College, lower 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 Franklin and Marshall College
The Astronomy & Astrophysics program at Franklin and Marshall College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Astrophysics | 7 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Astronomy & Astrophysics Graduates
Students who finish Astronomy & Astrophysics program at Franklin and Marshall College 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.