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Astronomy & Astrophysics in Georgia

Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Georgia

Jobs for Astronomy & Astrophysics Grads in Georgia

2,070 people in the state and 148,840 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Astronomy.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Jobs Nationwide vs. GA

Wages for Astronomy & Astrophysics Jobs in Georgia

A typical salary for an Astronomy grad in the state is $120,179, compared to a typical salary of $161,133 nationwide.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Wages Nationwide vs. GA

There are 6 colleges in Georgia that offer Astronomy degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $48,074 a year. The school admits about 37% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

#2

Emory University

Atlanta

Graduates earn a median salary of $61,856 in their first year after graduation. About 11% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,719 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 62% of applicants. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $29,791 a year. About 60% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 75%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,761 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 83%, getting in takes some planning. 67% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $22,347 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 67% of applicants. 80% of full-time students return after their first year.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Careers in GA

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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