Astronomy & Astrophysics at Southwestern College
If you plan to study Astronomy & Astrophysics, consider the program at Southwestern College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southwestern College is located in Chula Vista, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Southwestern College
Many students take online classes at Southwestern College. Among 20,986 students, 6,041 (29%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,997 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Top-Paying Careers for Astronomy & Astrophysics Graduates
Those who complete Astronomy & Astrophysics program at Southwestern College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Astronomy & Astrophysics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Astronomers | $106,445 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,685 |
| 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.