Astrophysics at University of Wisconsin-Madison
If you are interested in studying Astrophysics, you may want to check out the program at University of Wisconsin-Madison. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is in Madison, WI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 33 astrophysics degrees were awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Studying Online at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Many students take online classes at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Among 51,044 students, 1,454 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,996 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Astrophysics graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Astrophysics graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are 42% women (14) and 58% men (19).
Astrophysics Bachelor’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Among the 33 bachelor’s astrophysics degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 42% were women (14) and 58% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Astrophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of Astrophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, lower 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Astrophysics Graduates
Students who finish Astrophysics program at University of Wisconsin-Madison work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for 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 |
| 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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