Astronomy and Astrophysics (Bachelor's Degree) at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$40,119

Est. from national median (6 programs)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and ArtNew York	$46,820	$40,119*	—	—	—
University of California-BerkeleyBerkeley	$14,850	$54,746*	—	$19,500	0.36
University of Wisconsin-MadisonMadison	$11,205	$45,783*	—	$19,500	0.43
University of Colorado BoulderBoulder	$16,430	$45,066*	$50,573	$22,324	0.50
University of California-Santa CruzSanta Cruz	$14,560	$35,171*	—	$20,500	0.58
Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing	$15,988	$33,373*	—	—	—
National Median	—	$40,118*	—	$23,787	0.59

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with astronomy and astrophysics graduates

Astronomers

Observe, research, and interpret astronomical phenomena to increase basic knowledge or apply such information to practical problems.

$166,290/yrJobs growth:Doctoral or professional degree

Physicists

Conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and theories.

$166,290/yrJobs growth:Doctoral or professional degree

Natural Sciences Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

$161,180/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in the physical sciences, except chemistry and physics. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to the laws of matter and energy. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

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 The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, approximately 28% 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.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the national median of 6 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.