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Astrophysics in Pennsylvania

Astrophysics Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Astrophysics Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 7,780 people employed in jobs related to an Astrophysical Sciences degree, compared to 135,250 nationwide.

Astrophysics Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Astrophysics Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, Astrophysical Sciences grads earn an average of $156,199. Nationwide, they make an average of $166,727.

Astrophysics Wages Nationwide vs. PA

There are 6 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer Astrophysical Sciences degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $88,268 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 11%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,901 after earning their degree at this institution. About 32% of those who apply are admitted. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

Haverford College

Haverford

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $35,752 a year. With an admission rate of 13%, getting in takes some planning. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

Lycoming College

Williamsport

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,613 after earning their degree at this institution. About 68% of those who apply are admitted. 82% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

Lehigh University

Bethlehem

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $71,597 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 29% of applicants. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

Swarthmore College

Swarthmore

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,698 a year. About 7% of those who apply are admitted. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Astrophysics Careers in PA

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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