Find Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Astronomy & Astrophysics in Connecticut

Find Schools Near

Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Connecticut

9 Astronomy students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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

Education Levels of Astronomy & Astrophysics Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 8
Master’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

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

undefined

Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 11.1%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.1%
  • White: 77.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
undefined

Jobs for Astronomy & Astrophysics Grads in Connecticut

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

undefined

Wages for Astronomy & Astrophysics Jobs in Connecticut

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

undefined

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

#1

Wesleyan University

Middletown
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
3,053 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $28,813. Of all the students who attend this school, 48% get financial aid. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Careers in CT

Some of the careers astronomy majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Physicists 10% $0
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $156,340
Physics Postsecondary Professors 5% $84,820

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 & Astrophysics

View Nationwide Astronomy & Astrophysics Report

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited colleges across the U.S.