Astronomy Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Astronomy is offered at 83 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Astronomy. This degree is more popular with female students, and about34% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 20.3% 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 (this page) | 132 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 132 |
Earnings of Astronomy Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Astronomy of $50,573 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Astronomy students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Astronomy. About 54.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 58 |
| Women | 70 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Astronomy graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 58 | 45.3% |
| Asian | 11 | 8.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 | 14.8% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 3.1% |
| Two or More Races | 10 | 7.8% |
| International Students | 26 | 20.3% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 20.3% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Astronomy Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 115 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Astronomy. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Astronomy students seeking a master's degree is University of Colorado Boulder. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their master'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 master's degrees in Astronomy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their master's degree in Astronomy from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Astronomy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Astronomy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their master's degree in Astronomy from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Astronomy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Astronomy majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 43 master'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 Maryland-College Park comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Astronomy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master'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 Virginia-Main Campus is a popular choice for Astronomy majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in Astronomy from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Astronomy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Astronomy. This school awarded 38 master'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.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Astronomy majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in Astronomy from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Astronomy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for Astronomy majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 35 master's degrees in Astronomy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 34 master'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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Astronomy. This school awarded 27 master'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 Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Astronomy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master'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.
Boston University is a popular choice for Astronomy majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in Astronomy from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Astronomy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Astronomy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in Astronomy from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Astronomy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a popular choice for Astronomy majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 19 master's degrees in Astronomy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 18 master's degrees in Astronomy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Astronomy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Astronomy majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in Astronomy from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Astronomy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Diego State University is a popular choice for Astronomy majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in Astronomy from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Astronomy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stony Brook University is a popular choice for Astronomy majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in Astronomy from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Astronomy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Astronomy. This school awarded 13 master'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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Astronomy that also offer master’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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