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Astronomy in Maryland

Astronomy Schools in Maryland

46 Astronomy students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Astronomy is the 138th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Astronomy Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 26
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12
Master’s Degree 8

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.7%
  • Black or African American: 8.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 50.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.4%
  • Other Races: 8.7%
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Jobs for Astronomy Grads in Maryland

5,760 people in the state and 104,790 in the nation are employed in jobs related to astronomy.

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Wages for Astronomy Jobs in Maryland

A typical salary for a astronomy grad in the state is $134,200, compared to a typical salary of $111,090 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Maryland that offer astronomy degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
40,709 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,590. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 63% of students receive it.

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#2

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
28,890 Total Students

67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.

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Astronomy Careers in MD

Some of the careers astronomy majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 20% $133,800
Astronomers 5% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to astronomy.

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Chemistry 339
Physics 288
Geological & Earth Sciences 109
Other Physical Science 107
Atmospheric Sciences 22
General Physical Sciences 21

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