Astronomy and Astrophysics at University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, California • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$35,171
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$35,171
Astronomy and Astrophysics
National Average
$35,278
All schools, same program
School Average
$54,176
All programs at University of California-Santa Cruz
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
28
Completers (IPEDS)
104
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$20,400
Median Debt
0.58
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$170/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$35,171
Median Earnings
Astronomy and Astrophysics at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Boulder | $50,573 | $21,500 |
| The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art | $43,798 | — |
| University of California-Berkeley | $36,848 | $19,500 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $36,848 | — |
| University of California-Santa Cruz (this school) | $35,171 | $20,400 |
| Michigan State University | $33,373 | — |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | $26,353 | $20,000 |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $19,258 | — |
| University of Arizona | — | $25,191 |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | — | $27,000 |
Other Programs at University of California-Santa Cruz
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $120,756 | — |
| Computer Engineering | $118,191 | $23,434 |
| Computer Science | $101,953 | $16,499 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $99,815 | $16,796 |
| Economics | $89,229 | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $86,880 | $20,020 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $83,334 | $23,000 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $78,567 | $16,519 |
| Economics | $73,904 | $18,017 |
| Mathematics | $71,946 | $19,050 |
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About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.