Astronomy at University of California-Santa Cruz
If you plan to study Astronomy, you may want to check out the program at University of California-Santa Cruz. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of California-Santa Cruz sits in Santa Cruz, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 12 astronomy degrees were awarded at University of California-Santa Cruz.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of California-Santa Cruz
Distance learning is available at University of California-Santa Cruz. Among 19,938 students, 166 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,098 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Astronomy graduates at University of California-Santa Cruz, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Astronomy graduates at University of California-Santa Cruz are 50% women (6) and 50% men (6).
Astronomy Master’s Program at University of California-Santa Cruz
Of the 4 master’s astronomy graduates at University of California-Santa Cruz, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Astronomy master’s degree recipients at University of California-Santa Cruz.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 75% of Astronomy master’s degree recipients at University of California-Santa Cruz, higher than the national average of 34%.*
Astronomy Doctoral Program at University of California-Santa Cruz
Of the 8 doctoral astronomy degrees awarded at University of California-Santa Cruz, 38% were women (3) and 62% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Astronomy doctoral degree recipients at University of California-Santa Cruz.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 25% of Astronomy doctoral degree recipients at University of California-Santa Cruz, above the national average of 14%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Astronomy Graduates
Students who finish Astronomy program at University of California-Santa Cruz work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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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