Astronomy Schools in Nevada

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

In terms of popularity, Astronomy is the 156th most popular major in the state out of a total 195 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Astronomy Majors in Nevada

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	4
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	3
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	3

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 0.0%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
• White: 71.4%
• Non-Resident Alien: 14.3%
• Other Races: 14.3%

Jobs for Astronomy Grads in Nevada

There are 370 people in the state and 104,790 people in the nation working in astronomy jobs.

Wages for Astronomy Jobs in Nevada

Astronomy grads earn an average of $115,150 in the state and $111,090 nationwide.

Most Popular Astronomy Programs in NV

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

Astronomy Careers in NV

Some of the careers astronomy majors go into include:

Job Title	NV Job Growth	NV Median Salary

Related Majors in Nevada

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

Major	Annual Graduates in NV
General Physical Sciences	106
Chemistry	70
Geological & Earth Sciences	69
Physics	50
Atmospheric Sciences	17

View all majors related to Astronomy

View Nationwide Astronomy Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online

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