Astronomy & Astrophysics at University of Kansas
If you plan to study Astronomy & Astrophysics, consider the program at University of Kansas. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Kansas sits in Lawrence, KS.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 7 astronomy & astrophysics graduations were recorded at University of Kansas.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Kansas
Online coursework is an option at University of Kansas. Among 29,792 students, 3,126 (10%) studied exclusively online and 10,681 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Astronomy & Astrophysics Rankings at University of Kansas
Rankings can help you compare University of Kansas’s Astronomy & Astrophysics program against peer institutions.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Astronomy & Astrophysics graduates at University of Kansas, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Astronomy & Astrophysics graduates at University of Kansas are 14% women (1) and 86% men (6).
Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Program at University of Kansas
Of the 7 bachelor’s astronomy & astrophysics degrees awarded at University of Kansas, 14% were women (1) and 86% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Astronomy & Astrophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kansas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 14% of Astronomy & Astrophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kansas, below the national average of 30%.*
*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 University of Kansas
The Astronomy & Astrophysics program at University of Kansas breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Astronomy | 7 |
Best-Paid Careers for Astronomy & Astrophysics Graduates
Students who finish Astronomy & Astrophysics program at University of Kansas go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Astronomy & 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 |
| 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
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