Astronomy & Astrophysics Basic Certificates
There are 129 schools in the United States where you can earn abasic certificate in Astronomy & Astrophysics. This degree is more popular with female students, and about11% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Astronomy & Astrophysics Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 1,580 students earned theirAstronomy & Astrophysics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Astronomy & Astrophysics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 26 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,096 |
| Master’s Degree | 234 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 224 |
Earnings of Astronomy & Astrophysics Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abasic certificate in Astronomy & 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Astronomy & Astrophysics students with their basic certificate.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their basic certificate in Astronomy & Astrophysics. About 66.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3 |
| Women | 6 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Astronomy & Astrophysics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8 | 88.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 11.1% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 163 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Astronomy & Astrophysics. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Astronomy & Astrophysics students seeking a basic certificate is University of Colorado Boulder. This school awarded 80 basic certificates in Astronomy & Astrophysics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Astronomy & Astrophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Astronomy & Astrophysics majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 60 basic certificates in Astronomy & Astrophysics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Astronomy & Astrophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Astronomy & Astrophysics majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 49 basic certificates in Astronomy & 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.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Astronomy & Astrophysics majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 48 basic certificates in Astronomy & Astrophysics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Astronomy & Astrophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Astronomy & Astrophysics. This school awarded 48 basic certificates in Astronomy & 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 Arizona is a popular choice for Astronomy & Astrophysics majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 47 basic certificates in Astronomy & 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.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Astronomy & Astrophysics majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 45 basic certificates in Astronomy & 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.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Astronomy & Astrophysics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their basic certificate in Astronomy & Astrophysics from this school. 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 & Astrophysics majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their basic certificate in Astronomy & 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-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Astronomy & Astrophysics majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their basic certificate in Astronomy & 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 #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Astronomy & Astrophysics. This school awarded 43 basic certificates in Astronomy & 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.
Michigan State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Astronomy & Astrophysics. This school awarded 41 basic certificates in Astronomy & Astrophysics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Astronomy & Astrophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Astronomy & Astrophysics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their basic certificate in Astronomy & Astrophysics from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Astronomy & Astrophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Astronomy & Astrophysics. This school awarded 39 basic certificates in Astronomy & Astrophysics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Astronomy & Astrophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Virginia-Main Campus is a popular choice for Astronomy & Astrophysics majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 39 basic certificates in Astronomy & Astrophysics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Astronomy & Astrophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Astronomy & Astrophysics. This school awarded 38 basic certificates in Astronomy & 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 Florida is a popular choice for Astronomy & Astrophysics majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their basic certificate in Astronomy & Astrophysics from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Astronomy & Astrophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Princeton University is a popular choice for Astronomy & Astrophysics majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 34 basic certificates in Astronomy & 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 Chicago is a popular choice for Astronomy & Astrophysics majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 34 basic certificates in Astronomy & 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.
Florida Institute of Technology comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Astronomy & Astrophysics. This school awarded 32 basic certificates in Astronomy & Astrophysics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Astronomy & Astrophysics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Astronomy & Astrophysics Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Astronomy | 876 |
| Astrophysics | 485 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other | 129 |
| Planetary Astronomy and Science | 90 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Astronomy & Astrophysics that also offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 19,434 |
| Physics | 12,910 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 7,622 |
| Physical Sciences, General | 2,661 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 1,341 |
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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