Astronomy & Astrophysics at Monterey Peninsula College
If you plan to study Astronomy & Astrophysics, you may want to check out the program at Monterey Peninsula College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Monterey Peninsula College is located in Monterey, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 2 astronomy & astrophysics degrees were granted at Monterey Peninsula College.
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Studying Online at Monterey Peninsula College
Distance learning is available at Monterey Peninsula College. Of 7,173 students, 1,552 (22%) studied exclusively online and 2,283 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Astronomy & Astrophysics graduates at Monterey Peninsula College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Astronomy & Astrophysics graduates at Monterey Peninsula College are 0% women (0) and 100% men (2).
Astronomy & Astrophysics Associate’s Program at Monterey Peninsula College
Among the 2 associate’s astronomy & astrophysics graduates at Monterey Peninsula College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Astronomy & Astrophysics associate’s degree recipients at Monterey Peninsula College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 50% of Astronomy & Astrophysics associate’s degree recipients at Monterey Peninsula College, below the national average of 54%.*
*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 Monterey Peninsula College
This Astronomy & Astrophysics program at Monterey Peninsula College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Astronomy | 2 |
Best-Paid Careers for Astronomy & Astrophysics Graduates
Graduates of the Astronomy & Astrophysics program at Monterey Peninsula College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Astronomy & 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 |
| 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
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