Astronomy at Georgia State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Astronomy, consider the program at Georgia State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Georgia State University is in Atlanta, GA.
During the most recent reporting year, 3 astronomy degrees were awarded at Georgia State University.
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Studying Online at Georgia State University
Distance learning is available at Georgia State University. Among 34,944 students, 5,247 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 18,242 (52%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Astronomy graduates at Georgia State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Astronomy graduates at Georgia State University are 0% women (0) and 100% men (3).
Astronomy Doctoral Program at Georgia State University
Of the 3 doctoral astronomy degrees awarded at Georgia State University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Astronomy doctoral degree recipients at Georgia State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Astronomy doctoral degree recipients at Georgia State University, above the national average of 14%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Astronomy Graduates
Students who finish Astronomy program at Georgia State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Astronomy majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| 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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