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Astronomy & Astrophysics in Illinois

Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Astronomy & Astrophysics Grads in Illinois

There are 5,440 people in the state and 148,840 people in the nation working in Astronomy jobs.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Astronomy & Astrophysics Jobs in Illinois

In this state, Astronomy grads earn an average of $146,907. Nationwide, they make an average of $161,133.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 5 colleges in Illinois that offer Astronomy degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $53,513 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 44%, getting in takes some planning. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $77,119 a year. About 5% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 99%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $73,331 a year. About 7% of those who apply are admitted. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $64,069 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 55% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

#5

DePaul University

Chicago

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,990 after earning their degree at this institution. About 74% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Careers in IL

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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