Astronomy at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in Champaign, IL
Physical Sciences Master's
CIP 40.0201
Total Graduates
6
Class of 2023
Male Graduates
50%
3 of 6
Female Graduates
50%
3 of 6
Annual Tuition
$14,768
In-state rate
Available Degrees for Astronomy
Program Popularity
#13
of 29 colleges nationally
55.2%
Produces more graduates than 55.2% of colleges offering this program
164
Total national graduates (Master's)
Program Overview
Program Details
Program Name Astronomy.
Degree Level Master's
CIP Code 40.0201
Program Family Physical Sciences
Recent Outcomes
Total Completions 6 graduates
Award Year 2023
Gender Distribution 50% male, 50% female
Salary & Earnings
Typical earnings for occupations related to this program
Natural sciences managers
Primary Occupation$161,180
Median Annual Salary
100,870 employed nationally +3.7% projected growth
Related Occupations
Atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary +2.6%
$101,390 Astronomers +2.2%
$132,170 Salary data reflects typical earnings for related occupations nationally, not specific earnings of graduates from this institution. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (2024).
Institution
School Name University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Location Champaign, IL
Cost Information
In-State Tuition $14,768
Out-of-State Tuition $35,900
Average Net Price $14,297
Program Information
CIP Code: 40.0201
CIP Family: 40
IPEDS ID:
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