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Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Minnesota

23 students earned Astronomy degrees in Minnesota in the 2020-2021 year.

An Astronomy & Astrophysics major is the 196th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Astronomy & Astrophysics Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 18
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Master’s Degree 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
  • White: 69.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.0%
  • Other Races: 8.7%
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Jobs for Astronomy & Astrophysics Grads in Minnesota

There are 2,030 people in the state and 104,790 people in the nation working in astronomy jobs.

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Wages for Astronomy & Astrophysics Jobs in Minnesota

Astronomy grads earn an average of $99,980 in the state and $111,090 nationwide.

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

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Careers in MN

Some of the careers astronomy majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Physicists 15% $128,110
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $117,190
Physics Postsecondary Professors 4% $88,120
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 0% $88,020

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Chemistry 483
Physics 236
Geological & Earth Sciences 133
Atmospheric Sciences 15
Other Physical Science 1

View all majors related to Astronomy & Astrophysics

View Nationwide Astronomy & Astrophysics Report

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