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Astronomy in Massachusetts

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Jobs for Astronomy Grads in Massachusetts

9,380 people in the state and 113,910 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Astronomical Sciences.

Astronomy Jobs Nationwide vs. MA

Wages for Astronomy Jobs in Massachusetts

Astronomical Sciences grads earn an average of $224,195 in the state and $166,863 nationwide.

Astronomy Wages Nationwide vs. MA

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There are 4 colleges in Massachusetts that offer Astronomical Sciences degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Boston University

Boston
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,850 Undergrad Students

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $55,834 a year. With an admission rate of 11%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

#2

Smith College

Northampton
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,501 Undergrad Students

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $32,340 after earning their degree at this institution. About 20% of those who apply are admitted. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

Harvard University

Cambridge
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,755 Undergrad Students

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $92,518 after earning their degree at this institution. About 3% of those who apply are admitted. 99% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

Wellesley College

Wellesley
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,318 Undergrad Students

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,659 after earning their degree at this institution. About 14% of those who apply are admitted. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

Astronomy Careers in MA

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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