Astronomy and Astrophysics at Michigan State University

Bachelor's Degree

Location: East Lansing, MI•In-State Tuition: $15,988•Out-of-State Tuition: $43,372•Admission Rate: 84%•Avg SAT: 1261
Median Earnings (1yr)
$33,373
22nd percentile
Est. Median Debt
$21,412
Est. from national median (8 programs)
Sample Size
16
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Michigan State University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Michigan State University graduates earn $33k, placing them in the 22th percentile of all astronomy and astrophysics bachelors programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Michigan

Astronomy and Astrophysics bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (4 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Michigan State University$33,373—$21,412*—
National Median$40,118—$23,787*0.59
* Estimated from similar programs

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Michigan State University, approximately 20% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 16 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.