Astronomy & Astrophysics at Wayne State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Astronomy & Astrophysics, consider the program at Wayne State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Wayne State University is in Detroit, MI.
During the most recent reporting year, 3 astronomy & astrophysics degrees were awarded at Wayne State University.
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Studying Online at Wayne State University
Distance learning is available at Wayne State University. Of 23,803 students, 3,013 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,784 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Astronomy & Astrophysics Rankings at Wayne State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Wayne State University’s Astronomy & Astrophysics program against peer institutions.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Astronomy & Astrophysics graduates at Wayne State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Astronomy & Astrophysics graduates at Wayne State University are 0% women (0) and 100% men (3).
Astronomy & Astrophysics Bachelor’s Program at Wayne State University
Among the 3 bachelor’s astronomy & astrophysics graduates at Wayne State University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Astronomy & Astrophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at Wayne State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Astronomy & Astrophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at Wayne State University, above 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 Wayne State University
The Astronomy & Astrophysics program at Wayne State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Astronomy | 3 |
Best-Paid Careers for Astronomy & Astrophysics Graduates
Students who finish Astronomy & Astrophysics program at Wayne State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-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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