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Astronomy & Astrophysics in Minnesota

Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Minnesota

Jobs for Astronomy & Astrophysics Grads in Minnesota

1,850 people in the state and 148,840 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Astronomy.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Jobs Nationwide vs. MN

Wages for Astronomy & Astrophysics Jobs in Minnesota

A typical salary for an Astronomy grad in the state is $141,269, compared to a typical salary of $161,133 nationwide.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Wages Nationwide vs. MN

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,373 a year. About 77% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 91%.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Careers in MN

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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