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#1

#1 Best College for Astrophysics in the U.S.

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

On average, Caltech receives 16,600 applications each year, with 3% (or 450) resulting in acceptance.

Acceptance Rate

3%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,540–1,590

Est. Net Price *

$20,755

Median Starting Salary

$45,431
#2

#2 Best College for Astrophysics in the U.S.

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

In general, the University of California-Berkeley is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

11%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,330–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$19,257

Median Starting Salary

$46,089
#3

#3 Best College for Astrophysics in the U.S.

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Every year, Princeton University receives about 38,000 applications.

Acceptance Rate

6%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,490–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$18,698

Median Starting Salary

$45,950
#4

#4 Best College for Astrophysics in the U.S.

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Generally, Rochester Institute of Technology is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,290–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$39,600

Median Starting Salary

$53,518
#5

#5 Best College for Astrophysics in the U.S.

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

the University of Colorado Boulder is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,190–1,410

Est. Net Price *

$21,836

Median Starting Salary

$54,551
#6

#6 Best College for Astrophysics in the U.S.

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Iowa State University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,090–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$15,310

Median Starting Salary

$56,424
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About Astrophysics

A program that focuses on the theoretical and observational study of the structure, properties, and behavior of stars, star systems and clusters, stellar life cycles, and related phenomena. Includes instruction in cosmology, plasma kinetics, stellar physics, convolution and non-equilibrium radiation transfer theory, non-Euclidean geometries, mathematical modeling, galactic structure theory, and relativistic astronomy.

New Jersey grants the most Masters degrees in Astrophysics of all US states with 12 degrees being granted last year. Students wanting to major in Astrophysics can expect around 32% percent of their classmates to be women and 68% percent of their classmates to be male. The majority students graduating in this field earn a Bachelors degree. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Astrophysics is $51,867.

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Careers

For Astrophysics majors, some of the most in demand careers include Natural Sciences Managers, Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary and Physicists. Additionally, Astrophysics graduates may land a high-paying job, such as Physicists or Astronomers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Astrophysics majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Astrophysics majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
31
Female Students
10 (32%)
Male Students
21 (67%)

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