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Astronomy & Astrophysics in Connecticut

Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Connecticut

Jobs for Astronomy & Astrophysics Grads in Connecticut

In this state, there are 1,440 people employed in jobs related to an Astronomy degree, compared to 148,840 nationwide.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Jobs Nationwide vs. CT

Wages for Astronomy & Astrophysics Jobs in Connecticut

A typical salary for an Astronomy grad in the state is $172,508, compared to a typical salary of $161,133 nationwide.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Wages Nationwide vs. CT

Our data covers 2 colleges in Connecticut offering Astronomy degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

Yale University

New Haven

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $64,379 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 4% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 99%.

#2

Wesleyan University

Middletown

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,304 in their first year after graduation. About 17% of those who apply are admitted. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Careers in CT

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

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View Nationwide Astronomy & Astrophysics Report

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