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Astronomy & Astrophysics in California

Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in California

Jobs for Astronomy & Astrophysics Grads in California

In this state, there are 23,280 people employed in jobs related to an Astronomy degree, compared to 148,840 nationwide.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Astronomy & Astrophysics Jobs in California

Astronomy grads earn an average of $201,180 in the state and $161,133 nationwide.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Wages Nationwide vs. CA

Our data covers 17 colleges in California offering Astronomy degrees. Learn about the most popular 17 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $57,445 after earning their degree at this institution. About 12% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,107 a year. With an admission rate of 63%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,763 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 9% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $102,669 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 3% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,235 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 34% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,145 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 96% of applicants. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

#7

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $31,115 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,432 a year in tuition.

#8

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,813 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,208 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $63,275 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 10%, getting in takes some planning. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,188 a year.

#11

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $55,357 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,234 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,541 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,270 a year in tuition.

#13

College of San Mateo

San Mateo

Graduates earn a median salary of $65,341 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,332 a year.

#14

Fullerton College

Fullerton

In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,150 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $20,887 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,181 a year.

#16

Hartnell College

Salinas

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $30,515 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,404 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $36,724 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,172 a year in tuition.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Careers in CA

Some of the careers Astronomy 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
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $80,685
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Physicists $111,776

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Astronomy.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Chemistry 19,434
Physics 12,910
Geological & Earth Sciences 7,622
General Physical Sciences 2,661
Atmospheric Sciences 1,341
Materials Sciences 650
Other Physical Science 422
Physics and Astronomy 39

View all majors related to Astronomy & Astrophysics

View Nationwide Astronomy & Astrophysics Report

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