Field of study · CIP 40.02
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Offered at 206 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 3 | — | — | — |
| Associate | 16 | — | — | — |
| Bachelor's | 96 | $44,929 | — | $20,500 |
| Master's | 43 | — | — | — |
| Doctoral | 45 | — | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 3 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California-Berkeley | CA | $43,091 | $89,714 | $19,750 |
| 2 | University of Colorado Boulder | CO | $44,591 | $79,907 | $20,000 |
| 3 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | MN | $56,691 | — | $19,500 |
| 4 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | AZ | $56,059 | — | $24,250 |
| 5 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | FL | $56,059 | — | $24,250 |
| 6 | The University of Texas at Austin | TX | $55,754 | — | — |
| 7 | Florida Institute of Technology | FL | $45,268 | — | $27,000 |
| 8 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | WI | $42,730 | — | $19,882 |
| 9 | Michigan State University | MI | $41,394 | — | $18,538 |
| 10 | Ohio State University-Main Campus | OH | $32,967 | — | $20,500 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Related fields
ChemistryBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $70,989PhysicsBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $84,353Atmospheric Sciences and MeteorologyBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $65,842Materials SciencesBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings —Physical Sciences, OtherBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings —Geological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $63,878Physical Sciences, GeneralBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $80,103
Quick answers
- How much do astronomy and astrophysics graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in astronomy and astrophysics reports median earnings of $44,929. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
