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Astronomy at Northern Arizona University

Astronomy at Northern Arizona University

If you plan to study Astronomy, consider the program at Northern Arizona University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Northern Arizona University sits in Flagstaff, AZ.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 4 astronomy degrees were awarded at Northern Arizona University.

Online Class Availability at Northern Arizona University

Distance learning is available at Northern Arizona University. Among 28,467 students, 5,237 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,552 (34%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Astronomy graduates at Northern Arizona University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Astronomy graduates at Northern Arizona University are 25% women (1) and 75% men (3).

Astronomy Bachelor’s Program at Northern Arizona University

Of the 4 bachelor’s astronomy graduates at Northern Arizona University, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).

Northern Arizona University gender breakdown of Astronomy Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Astronomy bachelor’s degree recipients at Northern Arizona University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
Hispanic / Latino 2
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Astronomy majors at Northern Arizona University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 75% of Astronomy bachelor’s degree recipients at Northern Arizona University, above the national average of 27%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

Top-Paying Careers for Astronomy Graduates

Students who finish Astronomy program at Northern Arizona University pursue many career paths. Below 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

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