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Astronomy in California

Astronomy Schools in California

Jobs for Astronomy Grads in California

15,990 people in the state and 113,910 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Astronomical Sciences.

Astronomy Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Astronomy Jobs in California

In this state, Astronomical Sciences grads earn an average of $210,597. Nationwide, they make an average of $166,863.

Astronomy Wages Nationwide vs. CA

Our data covers 14 colleges in California offering Astronomical Sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 14 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,235 a year. With an admission rate of 34%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,107 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 63% of applicants. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,145 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 96% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

#4

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $31,115 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,432 a year in tuition.

#5

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,813 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,208 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $63,275 after earning their degree at this institution. About 10% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,188 a year.

#8

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara

Graduates earn a median salary of $55,357 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,234 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,541 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,270 a year.

#10

College of San Mateo

San Mateo

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $65,341 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,332 a year in tuition.

#11

Fullerton College

Fullerton

Undergrads from California pay around $1,150 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $20,887 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,181 a year.

#13

Hartnell College

Salinas

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $30,515 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,404 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $36,724 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,172 a year in tuition.

Astronomy Careers in CA

Some of the careers Astronomical Sciences 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
Water Resource Specialists $179,716

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Astronomical Sciences.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 974
Climate Science 100
Environmental Geosciences 96
Other Atmospheric Sciences 64
Earth Systems Science 43
Physics and Astronomy 39
Geochemistry 33
Atmospheric Chemistry & Climatology 18

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