Associate Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics
Education Levels of Astronomy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 13 people earned their associate degree in astronomy. This earns it the #238 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in astronomy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,035 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 259 |
| Master’s Degree | 253 |
| Associate Degree | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
| Basic Certificate | 2 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Astronomy Majors With Associate Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for astronomy students who are associate degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in astronomy. About 69.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 9 |
| Women | 4 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of astronomy associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 4 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Most Popular Astronomy Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 30 colleges that offer an associate degree in astronomy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for astronomy students seekingan associate degree is Monterey Peninsula College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in astronomy from Monterey Peninsula College.
Saddleback College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in astronomy. Roughly 18,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their associate degree in astronomy from Saddleback College. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Orange Coast College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in astronomy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their associate degree in astronomy from Orange Coast College.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for astronomy majors who are seeking their associate degree is Santiago Canyon College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their associate degree in astronomy from SCC.
Cabrillo College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in astronomy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their associate degree in astronomy from Cabrillo College.
Fullerton College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in astronomy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their associate degree in astronomy from Fullerton College. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for astronomy majors who are seeking their associate degree is Scottsdale Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their associate degree in astronomy from Scottsdale Community College.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to astronomy that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Physical Sciences | 2,318 |
| Physics | 1,298 |
| Chemistry | 1,052 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 126 |
| Other Physical Science | 22 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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