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Astronomy in Michigan

Astronomy Schools in Michigan

Jobs for Astronomy Grads in Michigan

1,910 people in the state and 113,910 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Astronomical Sciences.

Astronomy Jobs Nationwide vs. MI

Wages for Astronomy Jobs in Michigan

In this state, Astronomical Sciences grads earn an average of $149,537. Nationwide, they make an average of $166,863.

Astronomy Wages Nationwide vs. MI

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

Graduates earn a median salary of $64,597 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 18%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.

#2

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,750 a year. With an admission rate of 91%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 74%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,183 a year. The school admits about 82% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

Astronomy Careers in MI

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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