Astrophysics at Vanderbilt University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Astrophysics, you may want to check out the program at Vanderbilt University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Vanderbilt University is in Nashville, TN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 2 astrophysics graduations were recorded at Vanderbilt University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Vanderbilt University
Many students take online classes at Vanderbilt University. Of 13,575 students, 652 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 666 (5%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Astrophysics graduates at Vanderbilt University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Astrophysics graduates at Vanderbilt University are 0% women (0) and 100% men (2).
Astrophysics Doctoral Program at Vanderbilt University
Among the 2 doctoral astrophysics graduates at Vanderbilt University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Astrophysics doctoral degree recipients at Vanderbilt University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 50% of Astrophysics doctoral degree recipients at Vanderbilt University, above the national average of 26%.*
*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
Graduates of the Astrophysics program at Vanderbilt University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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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