Astronomy at San Diego State University
If you plan to study Astronomy, you may want to check out the program at San Diego State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
San Diego State University is in San Diego, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 15 astronomy degrees were awarded at San Diego State University.
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Online Class Availability at San Diego State University
Online coursework is an option at San Diego State University. Among 41,137 students, 2,454 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,435 (52%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Astronomy graduates at San Diego State University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Astronomy graduates at San Diego State University are 33% women (5) and 67% men (10).
Astronomy Bachelor’s Program at San Diego State University
Among the 6 bachelor’s astronomy degrees awarded at San Diego State University, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Astronomy bachelor’s degree recipients at San Diego State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Astronomy bachelor’s degree recipients at San Diego State University, above the national average of 27%.*
Astronomy Master’s Program at San Diego State University
Among the 9 master’s astronomy graduates at San Diego State University, 22% were women (2) and 78% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Astronomy master’s degree recipients at San Diego State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 56% of Astronomy master’s degree recipients at San Diego State University, above the national average of 34%.*
*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
Those who complete Astronomy program at San Diego State University 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
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