Astrophysics at Wellesley College
If you plan to study Astrophysics, consider the program at Wellesley College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Wellesley College is located in Wellesley, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 4 astrophysics degrees were granted at Wellesley College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Wellesley College
Wellesley College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Astrophysics graduates at Wellesley College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Astrophysics graduates at Wellesley College are 100% women (4) and 0% men (0).
Astrophysics Bachelor’s Program at Wellesley College
Among the 4 bachelor’s astrophysics degrees awarded at Wellesley College, 100% were women (4) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Astrophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at Wellesley College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 50% of Astrophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at Wellesley College, higher 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
Those who complete Astrophysics program at Wellesley College pursue many career paths. 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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