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Astronomical Sciences in California

Astronomical Sciences Schools in California

35 students earned Astronomical Sciences degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

An Astronomical Sciences major is the 497th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Astronomical Sciences Majors in California

Astronomical Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 13
Associate Degree 9
Bachelor’s Degree 7
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1

Gender Distribution

In California, a astronomical sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of astronomical sciences majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.4%
  • Black or African American: 5.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.0%
  • White: 40.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.4%
  • Other Races: 11.4%
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Jobs for Astronomical Sciences Grads in California

In this state, there are 9,460 people employed in jobs related to an astronomical sciences degree, compared to 73,440 nationwide.

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Wages for Astronomical Sciences Jobs in California

Astronomical Sciences grads earn an average of $124,250 in the state and $111,090 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer astronomical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,154 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,771. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 79% of students receive it.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 50% of the teachers are full time.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. 84% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,601.

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Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,525 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid. 37 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,174.

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#5

Moorpark College

Moorpark
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,361 Total Students

34% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $1,151. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1.

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#5

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,125 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,551. The full-time teacher rate is 36%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1.

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Saddleback College

Mission Viejo
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,984 Total Students

A typical student attending Saddleback College will pay a net price of $3,543. The full-time teacher rate is 29%. 64% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Southwestern College

Chula Vista
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,621 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,620. 84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.17 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. An average student at USC will pay a net price of $29,462.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,003 Total Students

36 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,552. 71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Astronomical Sciences Careers in CA

Some of the careers astronomical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 6% $113,590

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Astrophysics 175
Planetary Astronomy & Science 15
Other Astronomy & Astrophysics 11

View all majors related to Astronomical Sciences

View Nationwide Astronomical Sciences Report

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