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Astrophysics in New Jersey

Astrophysics Schools in New Jersey

Jobs for Astrophysics Grads in New Jersey

There are 9,560 people in the state and 135,250 people in the nation working in Astrophysical Sciences jobs.

Astrophysics Jobs Nationwide vs. NJ

Wages for Astrophysics Jobs in New Jersey

A typical salary for an Astrophysical Sciences grad in the state is $204,067, compared to a typical salary of $166,727 nationwide.

Astrophysics Wages Nationwide vs. NJ

There are 2 colleges in New Jersey that offer Astrophysical Sciences degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

Princeton University

Princeton

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $72,064 after earning their degree at this institution. About 4% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $52,303 after earning their degree at this institution. About 65% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

Astrophysics Careers in NJ

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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