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Astronomy in Kansas

Astronomy Schools in Kansas

Jobs for Astronomy Grads in Kansas

In this state, there are 350 people employed in jobs related to an Astronomical Sciences degree, compared to 113,910 nationwide.

Astronomy Jobs Nationwide vs. KS

Wages for Astronomy Jobs in Kansas

Astronomical Sciences grads earn an average of $154,190 in the state and $166,863 nationwide.

Astronomy Wages Nationwide vs. KS

There are 2 colleges in Kansas that offer Astronomical Sciences degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $48,168 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 88%, getting in takes some planning. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,628 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 76%, getting in takes some planning. 80% of full-time students return after their first year.

Astronomy Careers in KS

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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