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Astronomy & Astrophysics at Valparaiso University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Astronomy & Astrophysics, consider the program at Valparaiso University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Valparaiso University is in Valparaiso, IN.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 2 astronomy & astrophysics graduations were recorded at Valparaiso University.

Studying Online at Valparaiso University

Distance learning is available at Valparaiso University. Among 2,579 students, 112 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 930 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Rankings at Valparaiso University

These rankings give you a sense of how Valparaiso University’s Astronomy & Astrophysics program against peer institutions.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Astronomy & Astrophysics graduates at Valparaiso University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Astronomy & Astrophysics graduates at Valparaiso University are 50% women (1) and 50% men (1).

Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Program at Valparaiso University

Of the 2 bachelor’s astronomy & astrophysics degrees awarded at Valparaiso University, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Astronomy & Astrophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at Valparaiso University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2

*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 Valparaiso University

This Astronomy & Astrophysics program at Valparaiso University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Astronomy	2

Best-Paid Careers for Astronomy & Astrophysics Graduates

Those who complete Astronomy & Astrophysics program at Valparaiso University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.