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Astronomy and Astrophysics
CIP 4002 · 6 schools
Astronomy and Astrophysics is offered at 6 schools. Graduates report median first-year earnings of $41,866, growing to $62,122 by year five (+48%). The 25th percentile earns $33,373 while the 75th percentile earns $45,783. Earnings data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, reflecting median earnings of graduates one and five years after completion.
Schools
6
Highest Earning (1yr)
$54,746
University of California-Berkeley
Median (1yr)
$41,866
Earnings Growth
+48%
Earnings vs. Cost — 6 Schools
Ivy LeagueIvy PlusNESCACPublic FlagshipEliteSelectiveGeneralBreak EvenMedian ($42K)
Showing 6 of 6 programs
| Compare | # | SAT | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California-BerkeleyCA | $54,746 | — | $42,708 | 1.3x | 12% | — | |
| 2 | University of Wisconsin-MadisonWI | $45,783 | — | $27,770 | 1.6x | 43% | 1,510 | |
| 3 | University of Colorado BoulderCO | $45,066 | $62,122 | $33,466 | 1.3x | 83% | 1,420 | |
| 4 | University of California-Santa CruzCA | $35,171 | — | $38,649 | 0.9x | 63% | — | |
| 5 | Michigan State UniversityMI | $33,373 | — | $30,528 | 1.1x | 84% | 1,350 | |
| 6 | The University of Texas at AustinTX | $29,404 | — | $29,842 | 1.0x | 29% | 1,490 |