Astronomy at Monterey Peninsula College
If you are interested in studying Astronomy, you may want to check out the program at Monterey Peninsula College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Monterey Peninsula College is located in Monterey, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 2 astronomy degrees were granted at Monterey Peninsula College.
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Studying Online at Monterey Peninsula College
Many students take online classes at Monterey Peninsula College. Of 7,173 students, 1,552 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,283 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Astronomy graduates at Monterey Peninsula College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Astronomy graduates at Monterey Peninsula College are 0% women (0) and 100% men (2).
Astronomy Associate’s Program at Monterey Peninsula College
Of the 2 associate’s astronomy degrees awarded at Monterey Peninsula College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Astronomy associate’s degree recipients at Monterey Peninsula College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Astronomy associate’s degree recipients at Monterey Peninsula College, lower than the national average of 54%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Astronomy Graduates
Those who complete Astronomy program at Monterey Peninsula College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Astronomy graduates, 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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