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Astronomy & Astrophysics in Arizona

Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Arizona

Jobs for Astronomy & Astrophysics Grads in Arizona

1,440 people in the state and 148,840 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Astronomy.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Jobs Nationwide vs. AZ

Wages for Astronomy & Astrophysics Jobs in Arizona

A typical salary for an Astronomy grad in the state is $132,676, compared to a typical salary of $161,133 nationwide.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Wages Nationwide vs. AZ

There are 9 colleges in Arizona that offer Astronomy degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $44,998 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 86% of applicants. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,210 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 64%, getting in takes some planning.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,100 a year. The school admits about 91% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $48,210 a year. The school admits about 90% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $67,135 a year. About 75% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $67,419 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from Arizona pay around $2,358 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,169 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $2,358 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $60,009 a year. Undergrads from Arizona pay around $2,358 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $49,338 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $2,358 a year.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Careers in AZ

Some of the careers Astronomy majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $72,801
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Astronomers $106,445
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $80,685
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Physicists $111,776

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Astronomy.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Chemistry 19,434
Physics 12,910
Geological & Earth Sciences 7,622
General Physical Sciences 2,661
Atmospheric Sciences 1,341
Materials Sciences 650
Other Physical Science 422
Physics and Astronomy 39

View all majors related to Astronomy & Astrophysics

View Nationwide Astronomy & Astrophysics Report

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