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Astrophysics in Texas

Astrophysics Schools in Texas

Jobs for Astrophysics Grads in Texas

There are 8,970 people in the state and 135,250 people in the nation working in Astrophysical Sciences jobs.

Astrophysics Jobs Nationwide vs. TX

Wages for Astrophysics Jobs in Texas

In this state, Astrophysical Sciences grads earn an average of $138,068. Nationwide, they make an average of $166,727.

Astrophysics Wages Nationwide vs. TX

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

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,754 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 51% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 91%.

#2

Rice University

Houston

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $71,544 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 8%, getting in takes some planning. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $56,818 a year. The school admits about 43% of applicants. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

Astrophysics Careers in TX

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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