Astronomy and Astrophysics: bachelor's degree earnings by college
Median earnings of astronomy and astrophysics graduates (bachelor's degree) one year after graduation, at 10 colleges. National median: $45,268, rising to $72,698 after four years.
| # | College | State | Earnings after 1 yr | After 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | MN | $56,691 | — | $19,500 |
| 2 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | AZ | $56,059 | — | $24,250 |
| 3 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | FL | $56,059 | — | $24,250 |
| 4 | The University of Texas at Austin | TX | $55,754 | $65,987 | — |
| 5 | Florida Institute of Technology | FL | $45,268 | — | $27,000 |
| 6 | University of Colorado Boulder | CO | $44,591 | $72,698 | $19,108 |
| 7 | University of California-Berkeley | CA | $43,091 | $90,943 | $18,600 |
| 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 | — | $19,500 |
Earnings are median annual earnings of graduates who received federal financial aid, measured by the U.S. Department of Education. Colleges with too few graduates are not shown.
Frequently asked questions
How much do astronomy and astrophysics graduates earn?
The median college reports $45,268 in earnings one year after a bachelor's degree in astronomy and astrophysics and $72,698 four years after. The highest is $56,691 at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
How much student debt do astronomy and astrophysics graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for this degree is about $19,500 at the typical college.