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Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in New Jersey

52 Astronomy students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

An Astronomy & Astrophysics major is the 138th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Astronomy & Astrophysics Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 21
Bachelor’s Degree 21
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of astronomy majors in New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.5%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.6%
  • White: 42.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 28.8%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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Jobs for Astronomy & Astrophysics Grads in New Jersey

940 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 New Jersey

In this state, astronomy grads earn an average of $113,400. Nationwide, they make an average of $111,090.

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There are 2 colleges in New Jersey that offer astronomy degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

Princeton University

Princeton
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
7,853 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

66% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $54,962 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Careers in NJ

Some of the careers astronomy majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Physicists 16% $119,930
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $166,190
Physics Postsecondary Professors 7% $99,000

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Chemistry 405
Physics 272
General Physical Sciences 207
Geological & Earth Sciences 122
Materials Sciences 21
Atmospheric Sciences 10
Other Physical Science 1

View all majors related to Astronomy & Astrophysics

View Nationwide Astronomy & Astrophysics Report

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