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Astronomy in Connecticut

Astronomy Schools in Connecticut

Jobs for Astronomy Grads in Connecticut

There are 1,140 people in the state and 113,910 people in the nation working in Astronomical Sciences jobs.

Astronomy Jobs Nationwide vs. CT

Wages for Astronomy Jobs in Connecticut

A typical salary for an Astronomical Sciences grad in the state is $176,168, compared to a typical salary of $166,863 nationwide.

Astronomy Wages Nationwide vs. CT

Our data covers 2 colleges in Connecticut offering Astronomical Sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

Wesleyan University

Middletown

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,304 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 17% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

#2

Yale University

New Haven

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $64,379 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 4%, getting in takes some planning. 99% of full-time students return after their first year.

Astronomy Careers in CT

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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