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Astronomy & Astrophysics in Florida

Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Florida

Jobs for Astronomy & Astrophysics Grads in Florida

In this state, there are 5,750 people employed in jobs related to an Astronomy degree, compared to 148,840 nationwide.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Jobs Nationwide vs. FL

Wages for Astronomy & Astrophysics Jobs in Florida

In this state, Astronomy grads earn an average of $120,744. Nationwide, they make an average of $161,133.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Wages Nationwide vs. FL

There are 3 colleges in Florida that offer Astronomy degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,898 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 24%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $69,606 a year. The school admits about 63% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 77%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $67,135 a year. The school admits about 66% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Careers in FL

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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