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Astronomy & Astrophysics in Massachusetts

Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Massachusetts

Jobs for Astronomy & Astrophysics Grads in Massachusetts

10,510 people in the state and 148,840 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Astronomy.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Jobs Nationwide vs. MA

Wages for Astronomy & Astrophysics Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, Astronomy grads earn an average of $214,445. Nationwide, they make an average of $161,133.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Wages Nationwide vs. MA

There are 7 colleges in Massachusetts that offer Astronomy degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge

Graduates earn a median salary of $92,518 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 3%, getting in takes some planning. 99% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $55,834 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 11%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

#3

Smith College

Northampton

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $32,340 a year. About 20% of those who apply are admitted. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

Tufts University

Medford

Graduates earn a median salary of $63,641 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 10% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

#5

Wellesley College

Wellesley

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,659 a year. The school admits about 14% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

#6

Williams College

Williamstown

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,778 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 10% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $109,923 a year. About 5% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 99%.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Careers in MA

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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