Astronomy at Orange Coast College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Astronomy, you may want to check out the program at Orange Coast College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Orange Coast College sits in Costa Mesa, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 3 astronomy graduations were recorded at Orange Coast College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Orange Coast College
Online coursework is an option at Orange Coast College. Of 17,096 students, 2,351 (14%) studied exclusively online and 6,320 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Astronomy graduates at Orange Coast College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Astronomy graduates at Orange Coast College are 33% women (1) and 67% men (2).
Astronomy Associate’s Program at Orange Coast College
Among the 3 associate’s astronomy degrees awarded at Orange Coast College, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Astronomy associate’s degree recipients at Orange Coast College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Astronomy associate’s degree recipients at Orange Coast 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Astronomy Graduates
Graduates of the Astronomy program at Orange Coast College go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.