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Astrophysics in Alaska

Astrophysics Schools in Alaska

Jobs for Astrophysics Grads in Alaska

680 people in the state and 135,250 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Astrophysical Sciences.

Astrophysics Jobs Nationwide vs. AK

Wages for Astrophysics Jobs in Alaska

In this state, Astrophysical Sciences grads earn an average of $129,424. Nationwide, they make an average of $166,727.

Astrophysics Wages Nationwide vs. AK

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Graduates earn a median salary of $48,072 in their first year after graduation. 72% of full-time students return after their first year. Undergrads from Alaska pay around $8,640 a year in tuition.

Astrophysics Careers in AK

Some of the careers Astrophysical 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
Physicists $111,776
Water Resource Specialists $179,716

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Astrophysical Sciences.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 974
Acoustics 175
Climate Science 100
Other Atmospheric Sciences 64
Earth Systems Science 43
Physics and Astronomy 39
Atmospheric Chemistry & Climatology 18
Condensed Matter & Materials Physics 8

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