# University of California-Berkeley: Astronomy and Astrophysics (bachelor's)

Berkeley, CA. IPEDS 110635, CIP 40.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-california-berkeley/majors/astronomy-and-astrophysics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $54,746
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $90,943 (U.S. median for this major: $69,728 across 4 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,500 (U.S. median $23,501)
- Rank in CA: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Astronomy and Astrophysics at CA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of California-Berkeley | $90,943 | $19,500 | $13,481 | 93% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $225,230 San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, $210,230 CA, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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