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55 Astronomy students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

An Astronomy & Astrophysics major is the 160th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Astronomy & Astrophysics Majors in Arizona

Astronomy majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 24
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 20
Master’s Degree 11

Gender Distribution

In Arizona, a astronomy major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of astronomy majors in Arizona is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.5%
  • White: 60.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 20.0%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for Astronomy & Astrophysics Grads in Arizona

In this state, there are 2,250 people employed in jobs related to an astronomy degree, compared to 104,790 nationwide.

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Wages for Astronomy & Astrophysics Jobs in Arizona

Astronomy grads earn an average of $104,100 in the state and $111,090 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Arizona that offer astronomy degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
45,601 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years. This public school has an average net price of $13,358. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
74,795 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $46,621 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
29,566 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $41,369 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $14,308. Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
53,993 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.50%.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Careers in AZ

Some of the careers astronomy majors go into include:

Job Title AZ Job Growth AZ Median Salary
Physicists 33% $115,280
Natural Sciences Managers 21% $93,240
Astronomers 17% $91,620
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 13% $83,850
Physics Postsecondary Professors 10% $98,010

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to astronomy.

Major Annual Graduates in AZ
General Physical Sciences 731
Physics 276
Chemistry 235
Geological & Earth Sciences 113
Materials Sciences 29
Atmospheric Sciences 16
Other Physical Science 14

View all majors related to Astronomy & Astrophysics

View Nationwide Astronomy & Astrophysics Report

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