Astrophysics at University of California-Santa Cruz
If you are interested in studying Astrophysics, 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 is in Santa Cruz, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 36 astrophysics degrees were awarded at University of California-Santa Cruz.
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Studying Online at University of California-Santa Cruz
Online coursework is an option 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
Below you’ll find the diversity of Astrophysics graduates at University of California-Santa Cruz, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Astrophysics graduates at University of California-Santa Cruz are 39% women (14) and 61% men (22).
Astrophysics Bachelor’s Program at University of California-Santa Cruz
Among the 36 bachelor’s astrophysics degrees awarded at University of California-Santa Cruz, 39% were women (14) and 61% were men (22).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Astrophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Santa Cruz.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 53% of Astrophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Santa Cruz, higher than the national average of 36%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Astrophysics Graduates
Students who finish Astrophysics program at University of California-Santa Cruz go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for 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 |
| 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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