Planetary Astronomy & Science Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 12 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Planetary Astronomy & Science.
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Education Levels of Planetary Astronomy & Science Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 90 students earned theirPlanetary Astronomy & Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Planetary Astronomy & Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 38 |
| Master’s Degree | 29 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 23 |
Earnings of Planetary Astronomy & Science Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Planetary Astronomy & Science 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 Planetary Astronomy & Science students with their bachelor’s degree.
Most Popular Planetary Astronomy & Science Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 16 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Planetary Astronomy & Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
Arizona State University Digital Immersion tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Planetary Astronomy & Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 26 bachelor's degrees in Planetary Astronomy & Science 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 Planetary Astronomy & Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in Planetary Astronomy & Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Planetary Astronomy & Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona is a popular choice for Planetary Astronomy & Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 9 bachelor's degrees in Planetary Astronomy & Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Planetary Astronomy & Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Planetary Astronomy & Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in Planetary Astronomy & Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Planetary Astronomy & Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Arizona University is a popular choice for Planetary Astronomy & Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in Planetary Astronomy & Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Planetary Astronomy & Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in Planetary Astronomy & Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Planetary Astronomy & Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Planetary Astronomy & Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in Planetary Astronomy & Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Planetary Astronomy & Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Planetary Astronomy & Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 4 bachelor's degrees in Planetary Astronomy & Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Planetary Astronomy & Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arkansas is a popular choice for Planetary Astronomy & Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 2 bachelor's degrees in Planetary Astronomy & Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Planetary Astronomy & Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Planetary Astronomy & Science. This school awarded 2 bachelor's degrees in Planetary Astronomy & Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Planetary Astronomy & Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Planetary Astronomy & Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 1 bachelor's degrees in Planetary Astronomy & Science 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 #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Planetary Astronomy & Science. This school awarded 1 bachelor's degrees in Planetary Astronomy & Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Planetary Astronomy & Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Hampton University is a popular choice for Planetary Astronomy & Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Planetary Astronomy & Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Marietta College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Planetary Astronomy & Science. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Stonehill College is a popular choice for Planetary Astronomy & Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Planetary Astronomy & Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washington University in St Louis comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Planetary Astronomy & Science. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Planetary Astronomy & Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Planetary Astronomy & Science that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Astronomy | 876 |
| Astrophysics | 485 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other | 129 |
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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