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Astrophysics in Illinois

Astrophysics Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Astrophysics Grads in Illinois

4,910 people in the state and 135,250 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Astrophysical Sciences.

Astrophysics Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Astrophysics Jobs in Illinois

Astrophysical Sciences grads earn an average of $152,196 in the state and $166,727 nationwide.

Astrophysics Wages Nationwide vs. IL

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

Graduates earn a median salary of $53,513 in their first year after graduation. About 44% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $64,069 a year. With an admission rate of 55%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

#3

DePaul University

Chicago

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,990 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 74% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

Astrophysics Careers in IL

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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View Nationwide Astrophysics Report

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