Astronomy & Astrophysics at Tufts University
If you plan to study Astronomy & Astrophysics, you may want to check out the program at Tufts University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Tufts University sits in Medford, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 5 astronomy & astrophysics degrees were granted at Tufts University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Tufts University
Many students take online classes at Tufts University. Of 13,599 students, 469 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,085 (8%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Astronomy & Astrophysics graduates at Tufts University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Astronomy & Astrophysics graduates at Tufts University are 40% women (2) and 60% men (3).
Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Program at Tufts University
Of the 5 bachelor’s astronomy & astrophysics degrees awarded at Tufts University, 40% were women (2) and 60% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Astronomy & Astrophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at Tufts University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Astronomy & Astrophysics Concentrations at Tufts University
The Astronomy & Astrophysics program at Tufts University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Astrophysics | 5 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Astronomy & Astrophysics Graduates
Students who finish Astronomy & Astrophysics program at Tufts University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Astronomy & Astrophysics graduates, 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.