Astronomy at Texas A&M University-College Station
What traits are you looking for in a school for Astronomy, you may want to check out the program at Texas A&M University-College Station. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Texas A&M University-College Station is in College Station, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 8 astronomy degrees were granted at Texas A&M University-College Station.
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Studying Online at Texas A&M University-College Station
Many students take online classes at Texas A&M University-College Station. Of 78,321 students, 4,350 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 26,832 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Astronomy graduates at Texas A&M University-College Station, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Astronomy graduates at Texas A&M University-College Station are 88% women (7) and 12% men (1).
Astronomy Master’s Program at Texas A&M University-College Station
Among the 3 master’s astronomy graduates at Texas A&M University-College Station, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Astronomy master’s degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Astronomy master’s degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station, lower than the national average of 34%.*
Astronomy Doctoral Program at Texas A&M University-College Station
Among the 5 doctoral astronomy graduates at Texas A&M University-College Station, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Astronomy doctoral degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
*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 Texas A&M University-College Station work across a variety of fields. Here 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
- 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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