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Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 252 students earned their Astronomy degrees in CA.

In this state, Astronomy & Astrophysics is the 175th most popular major out of a total 333 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Astronomy & Astrophysics Majors in California

Astronomy majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 161
Master’s Degree 39
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 28
Associate Degree 23
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1

Gender Distribution

In California, a astronomy major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of astronomy majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 15.5%
  • Black or African American: 1.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.0%
  • White: 37.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.7%
  • Other Races: 11.5%
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Jobs for Astronomy & Astrophysics Grads in California

In this state, there are 13,850 people employed in jobs related to an astronomy degree, compared to 104,790 nationwide.

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Wages for Astronomy & Astrophysics Jobs in California

In this state, astronomy grads earn an average of $124,250. Nationwide, they make an average of $111,090.

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There are 13 colleges in California that offer astronomy degrees. Learn about the most popular 13 below:

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 75%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,930.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. 63% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending UC Berkeley will pay a net price of $16,032.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 73% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $15,023.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
2,240 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 94%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $129,420 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,154 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 38%. 80% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,845. The average student takes 4.55 years to complete their degree at SDSU. The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#7

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,525 Total Students

In their early career, SBCC grads earn an average salary of $35,350. 46% of students get financical aid. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#8

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,125 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,503. Of all the students who attend this school, 64% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 36% are considered full time.

#8

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,984 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,158. 27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,716 after earning their degree at this institution.

#8

Moorpark College

Moorpark
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,361 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 59% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,402 a year. 37% of the teachers are full time.

#8

Southwestern College

Chula Vista
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,621 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 28%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.20%. This public school has an average net price of $4,877.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,748 after earning their degree at this institution. 70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,003 Total Students

69% of students get financical aid. The 9.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 32 to 1.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Careers in CA

Some of the careers astronomy majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Physicists 17% $112,980
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $150,350
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 6% $113,590

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to astronomy.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Chemistry 3,247
Physics 3,218
Geological & Earth Sciences 991
General Physical Sciences 362
Materials Sciences 136
Atmospheric Sciences 82
Other Physical Science 15

View all majors related to Astronomy & Astrophysics

View Nationwide Astronomy & Astrophysics Report

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