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Astronomy & Astrophysics in Maryland

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Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Maryland

In 2020-2021, 46 students earned their Astronomy degrees in MD.

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

Education Levels of Astronomy & Astrophysics Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 31
Master’s Degree 8
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

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: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
  • White: 76.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.9%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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Jobs for Astronomy & Astrophysics 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 & Astrophysics 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:

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
40,709 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $59,719 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 1.80% which is lower than average.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
28,890 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. 65% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $75,418 a year.

Astronomy & Astrophysics 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
Physics Postsecondary Professors 8% $100,430
Astronomers 5% $0
Natural Sciences Managers 4% $137,500
Physicists 3% $125,660

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

View all majors related to Astronomy & Astrophysics

View Nationwide Astronomy & Astrophysics Report

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