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Astronomy in New York

Astronomy Schools in New York

Jobs for Astronomy Grads in New York

In this state, there are 6,640 people employed in jobs related to an Astronomical Sciences degree, compared to 113,910 nationwide.

Astronomy Jobs Nationwide vs. NY

Wages for Astronomy Jobs in New York

A typical salary for an Astronomical Sciences grad in the state is $137,057, compared to a typical salary of $166,863 nationwide.

Astronomy Wages Nationwide vs. NY

Our data covers 6 colleges in New York offering Astronomical Sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $70,710 after earning their degree at this institution. About 8% of those who apply are admitted. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $75,228 a year. With an admission rate of 4%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

#3

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook

Graduates earn a median salary of $51,412 in their first year after graduation. About 49% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 89%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $75,120 a year. With an admission rate of 58%, getting in takes some planning. 89% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

Vassar College

Poughkeepsie

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $34,993 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 18% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

#6

Barnard College

New York

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,946 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 8%, getting in takes some planning. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Astronomy Careers in NY

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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