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Astronomy in Virginia

Astronomy Schools in Virginia

Jobs for Astronomy Grads in Virginia

1,690 people in the state and 113,910 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Astronomical Sciences.

Astronomy Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for Astronomy Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for an Astronomical Sciences grad in the state is $144,666, compared to a typical salary of $166,863 nationwide.

Astronomy Wages Nationwide vs. VA

Our data covers 2 colleges in Virginia offering Astronomical Sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $64,471 a year. The school admits about 17% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $55,366 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 89% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

Astronomy Careers in VA

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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