Astronomy Doctor’s Degrees
There are 83 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Astronomy. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about17% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 27.3% of Astronomy graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Astronomy Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 876 students earned theirAstronomy majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Astronomy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 26 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 586 |
| Master’s Degree | 132 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 132 |
Earnings of Astronomy Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Astronomy of $50,573 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $41,600 |
| 4 years | $50,573 |
| 5 years | $61,687 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 69.7% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 92 |
| Women | 40 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Astronomy graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74 | 56.1% |
| Asian | 8 | 6.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 | 3.8% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 3.0% |
| Race Unknown | 4 | 3.0% |
| International Students | 36 | 27.3% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 27.3% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Astronomy Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 115 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Astronomy. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Astronomy students seeking a doctor's degree is University of Colorado Boulder. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their doctor's degree in Astronomy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Astronomy. This school awarded 49 doctor's degrees in Astronomy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Astronomy majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 48 doctor's degrees in Astronomy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Astronomy majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their doctor's degree in Astronomy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park is a popular choice for Astronomy majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their doctor's degree in Astronomy from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Astronomy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Virginia-Main Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Astronomy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their doctor's degree in Astronomy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona is a popular choice for Astronomy majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their doctor's degree in Astronomy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Astronomy. This school awarded 36 doctor's degrees in Astronomy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for Astronomy majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 35 doctor's degrees in Astronomy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Astronomy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago is a popular choice for Astronomy majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their doctor's degree in Astronomy from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Astronomy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Astronomy majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their doctor's degree in Astronomy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Astronomy majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 27 doctor's degrees in Astronomy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Astronomy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Astronomy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their doctor's degree in Astronomy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Astronomy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their doctor's degree in Astronomy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Astronomy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in Astronomy from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Astronomy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University is a popular choice for Astronomy majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 18 doctor's degrees in Astronomy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Astronomy majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 18 doctor's degrees in Astronomy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Astronomy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Diego State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Astronomy. This school awarded 15 doctor's degrees in Astronomy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Stony Brook University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Astronomy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in Astronomy from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Astronomy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Astronomy majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 13 doctor's degrees in Astronomy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Astronomy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Astronomy that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Astrophysics | 485 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other | 129 |
| Planetary Astronomy and Science | 90 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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