Astrophysics Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 49 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Astrophysics.
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Education Levels of Astrophysics Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 485 students earned theirAstrophysics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Astrophysics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 375 |
| Master’s Degree | 53 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 57 |
Earnings of Astrophysics Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abachelor’s degree in Astrophysics 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Astrophysics Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 59 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Astrophysics. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of California-Berkeley tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Astrophysics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their bachelor's degree in Astrophysics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Astrophysics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their bachelor's degree in Astrophysics from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Astrophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Astrophysics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their bachelor's degree in Astrophysics from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Astrophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Princeton University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Astrophysics. This school awarded 34 bachelor's degrees in Astrophysics 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 Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Astrophysics. This school awarded 33 bachelor's degrees in Astrophysics 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 Minnesota-Twin Cities comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Astrophysics. This school awarded 31 bachelor's degrees in Astrophysics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Astrophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Astrophysics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their bachelor's degree in Astrophysics from this school. 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 comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Astrophysics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in Astrophysics from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Astrophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder is a popular choice for Astrophysics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in Astrophysics from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Astrophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California Institute of Technology comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Astrophysics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in Astrophysics from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Astrophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rochester Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Astrophysics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in Astrophysics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Astrophysics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in Astrophysics from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Astrophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Astrophysics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in Astrophysics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Colgate University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Astrophysics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in Astrophysics from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Astrophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Astrophysics. This school awarded 9 bachelor's degrees in Astrophysics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Baylor University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Astrophysics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in Astrophysics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Carnegie Mellon University is a popular choice for Astrophysics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in Astrophysics from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Astrophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Franklin and Marshall College is a popular choice for Astrophysics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in Astrophysics from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Astrophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a popular choice for Astrophysics majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in Astrophysics from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Astrophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Whitman College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Astrophysics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in Astrophysics from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Astrophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Astrophysics that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Astronomy | 876 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other | 129 |
| Planetary Astronomy and Science | 90 |
References
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- 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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