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Astronomy in Illinois

Astronomy Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Astronomy Grads in Illinois

3,250 people in the state and 113,910 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Astronomical Sciences.

Astronomy Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Astronomy Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for an Astronomical Sciences grad in the state is $163,502, compared to a typical salary of $166,863 nationwide.

Astronomy Wages Nationwide vs. IL

Our data covers 3 colleges in Illinois offering Astronomical Sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $77,119 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 5%, getting in takes some planning. 99% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $53,513 after earning their degree at this institution. About 44% of those who apply are admitted. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $73,331 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 7%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Astronomy Careers in IL

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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View Nationwide Astronomy Report

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