Astronomy at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
If you are interested in studying Astronomy, you may want to check out the program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Get started with the following essential facts.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is in Troy, NY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 2 astronomy degrees were granted at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
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Online & Distance Learning at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Online coursework is an option at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Of 7,040 students, 171 (2%) studied exclusively online and 3 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Astronomy graduates at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Astronomy graduates at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are 0% women (0) and 100% men (2).
Astronomy Master’s Program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Among the 2 master’s astronomy graduates at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Astronomy master’s degree recipients at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
*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 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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