Astronomy at University of Colorado Boulder
If you plan to study Astronomy, you may want to check out the program at University of Colorado Boulder. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Colorado Boulder sits in Boulder, CO.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 63 astronomy graduations were recorded at University of Colorado Boulder.
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Studying Online at University of Colorado Boulder
Many students take online classes at University of Colorado Boulder. Of 38,799 students, 797 (2%) studied exclusively online and 14,197 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Astronomy graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Astronomy graduates at University of Colorado Boulder are 33% women (21) and 67% men (42).
Astronomy Bachelor’s Program at University of Colorado Boulder
Among the 63 bachelor’s astronomy graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, 33% were women (21) and 67% were men (42).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Astronomy bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 47 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Asian | 3 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Astronomy bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, lower than the national average of 27%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Astronomy Graduates
Those who complete Astronomy program at University of Colorado Boulder work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-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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