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Astronomy & Astrophysics in Arkansas

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

As a degree choice, Astronomy & Astrophysics is the 199th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Astronomy & Astrophysics Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 100.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Astronomy & Astrophysics Grads in Arkansas

There are 420 people in the state and 104,790 people in the nation working in astronomy jobs.

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Wages for Astronomy & Astrophysics Jobs in Arkansas

A typical salary for a astronomy grad in the state is $84,540, compared to a typical salary of $111,090 nationwide.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

#1

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
27,562 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Careers in AR

Some of the careers astronomy majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $99,660
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 11% $61,340
Physics Postsecondary Professors 8% $77,870

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Chemistry 215
Physics 80
Geological & Earth Sciences 45
General Physical Sciences 17
Materials Sciences 11

View all majors related to Astronomy & Astrophysics

View Nationwide Astronomy & Astrophysics Report

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