Astrophysics Master’s Degrees
There are 49 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Astrophysics.
Featured schools near , edit
Education Levels of Astrophysics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 485 people 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 | 375 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 53 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 57 |
Earnings of Astrophysics 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 Astrophysics of $50,573 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 Astrophysics students with their master’s degree.
Most Popular Astrophysics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 59 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in Astrophysics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Astrophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Astrophysics. This school awarded 36 master's degrees in Astrophysics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Astrophysics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in Astrophysics from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Astrophysics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master'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 Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Astrophysics. This school awarded 33 master's degrees in Astrophysics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Astrophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Astrophysics. This school awarded 31 master'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 California-Los Angeles comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Astrophysics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in Astrophysics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Astrophysics here go on to 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 master's degrees in Astrophysics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in Astrophysics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Astrophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Astrophysics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in Astrophysics from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Astrophysics. This school awarded 15 master's degrees in Astrophysics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 14 master's degrees in Astrophysics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Astrophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for Astrophysics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 11 master'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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Astrophysics. This school awarded 11 master's degrees in Astrophysics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Astrophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colgate University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Astrophysics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in Astrophysics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Astrophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University is a popular choice for Astrophysics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in Astrophysics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Astrophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Baylor University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Astrophysics. This school awarded 8 master'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.
Carnegie Mellon University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Astrophysics. This school awarded 7 master's degrees in Astrophysics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 7 master'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 Cincinnati-Main Campus is a popular choice for Astrophysics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 7 master'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.
Whitman College is a popular choice for Astrophysics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in Astrophysics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Astrophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Explore Astrophysics by State
Alabama
California
District of Columbia
Idaho
Kansas
Maryland
Mississippi
Nevada
New York
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Utah
West Virginia
Alaska
Colorado
Florida
Illinois
Kentucky
Massachusetts
Missouri
New Hampshire
North Carolina
Oregon
South Dakota
Vermont
Wisconsin
Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Astrophysics that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Astronomy | 876 |
| 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Course Advisor provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© Course Advisor – All Rights Reserved.