Graduate Certificates in Astronomy & Astrophysics
Education Levels of Astronomy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 10 people earned their graduate certificate in astronomy. This earns it the #228 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in astronomy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,035 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 259 |
| Master’s Degree | 253 |
| Associate Degree | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
| Basic Certificate | 2 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Astronomy Majors With Graduate Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for astronomy students who are graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in astronomy. About 70.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3 |
| Women | 7 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of astronomy graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Most Popular Astronomy Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 3 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in astronomy. Learn more about the most popular 3 below:
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in astronomy. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in astronomy from Columbia. About 70% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to astronomy that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 97 |
| Physics | 56 |
| Chemistry | 49 |
| Materials Sciences | 18 |
| Atmospheric Sciences | 13 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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