Associate Degrees in Astronomy
Education Levels of Astronomical Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 13 people earned their associate degree in astronomical sciences. This earns it the #597 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in astronomical sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 587 |
| Master’s Degree | 164 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 133 |
| Associate Degree | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Astronomical Sciences 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
The data on debt ranges for astronomical sciences majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in astronomical sciences. About 69.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 9 |
| Women | 4 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of astronomical sciences 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 Astronomical Sciences Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 30 colleges that offer an associate degree in astronomical sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for astronomical sciences 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 astronomical sciences from Monterey Peninsula College.
Saddleback College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in astronomical sciences. Each year, around 18,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their associate degree in astronomical sciences from Saddleback College. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Orange Coast College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in astronomical sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their associate degree in astronomical sciences from Orange Coast College.
Santiago Canyon College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in astronomical sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their associate degree in astronomical sciences from SCC.
The 8th most popular school in the country for astronomical sciences majors who are seeking their associate degree is Cabrillo College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their associate degree in astronomical sciences from Cabrillo College.
Fullerton College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in astronomical sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their associate degree in astronomical sciences from Fullerton College. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Scottsdale Community College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in astronomical sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their associate degree in astronomical sciences from Scottsdale Community College.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to astronomical sciences that offer associate degrees.
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*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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