Astronomy Schools in Connecticut

In 2022-2023, 46 students earned their Astronomy degrees in CT.

An Astronomy major is the 189th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Astronomy Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	22
Bachelor’s Degree	20
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	4
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	4

Gender Distribution

In Connecticut, a astronomy major is equally popular with women and men.

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 10.9%
• Black or African American: 2.2%
• Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
• White: 45.7%
• Non-Resident Alien: 23.9%
• Other Races: 10.9%

Jobs for Astronomy Grads in Connecticut

There are 960 people in the state and 104,790 people in the nation working in astronomy jobs.

Wages for Astronomy Jobs in Connecticut

Astronomy grads earn an average of $85,550 in the state and $111,090 nationwide.

Most Popular Astronomy Programs in CT

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Astronomy Careers in CT

Some of the careers astronomy majors go into include:

Job Title	CT Job Growth	CT Median Salary

Related Majors in Connecticut

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

Major	Annual Graduates in CT
Chemistry	274
Physics	191
Geological & Earth Sciences	104
General Physical Sciences	40
Atmospheric Sciences	8
Other Physical Science	1

View all majors related to Astronomy

View Nationwide Astronomy Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online

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