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Astronomy & Astrophysics in New York

Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in New York

Jobs for Astronomy & Astrophysics Grads in New York

8,970 people in the state and 148,840 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Astronomy.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Jobs Nationwide vs. NY

Wages for Astronomy & Astrophysics Jobs in New York

A typical salary for an Astronomy grad in the state is $139,765, compared to a typical salary of $161,133 nationwide.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Wages Nationwide vs. NY

There are 10 colleges in New York that offer Astronomy degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $75,228 after earning their degree at this institution. About 4% of those who apply are admitted. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $70,710 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 8% of applicants. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $64,393 a year. The school admits about 71% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

#4

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $51,412 a year. With an admission rate of 49%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 89%.

#5

Colgate University

Hamilton

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,979 after earning their degree at this institution. About 12% of those who apply are admitted. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $74,063 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 39%, getting in takes some planning. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $7,410 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $75,120 after earning their degree at this institution. About 58% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 89%.

#8

Vassar College

Poughkeepsie

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $34,993 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 18% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

#9

Barnard College

New York

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,946 after earning their degree at this institution. About 8% of those who apply are admitted. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

#10

Siena College

Loudonville

Graduates earn a median salary of $43,632 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 71%, getting in takes some planning. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Careers in NY

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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