Astronomy at Wesleyan University
If you are interested in studying Astronomy, you may want to check out the program at Wesleyan University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Wesleyan University is located in Middletown, CT.
During the most recent reporting year, 13 astronomy degrees were granted at Wesleyan University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Wesleyan University
Online coursework is an option at Wesleyan University. Among 4,011 students, 694 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Astronomy graduates at Wesleyan University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Astronomy graduates at Wesleyan University are 38% women (5) and 62% men (8).
Astronomy Bachelor’s Program at Wesleyan University
Among the 11 bachelor’s astronomy degrees awarded at Wesleyan University, 27% were women (3) and 73% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Astronomy bachelor’s degree recipients at Wesleyan University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of Astronomy bachelor’s degree recipients at Wesleyan University, higher than the national average of 27%.*
Astronomy Master’s Program at Wesleyan University
Among the 2 master’s astronomy degrees awarded at Wesleyan University, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Astronomy master’s degree recipients at Wesleyan University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Astronomy Graduates
Graduates of the Astronomy program at Wesleyan University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Astronomy majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| 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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