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Astronomy & Astrophysics in Ohio

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Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Ohio

65 students earned Astronomy degrees in Ohio in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Astronomy & Astrophysics is the 190th most popular major out of a total 320 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Astronomy & Astrophysics Majors in Ohio

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 52
Master’s Degree 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.7%
  • Black or African American: 3.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
  • White: 67.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.8%
  • Other Races: 3.1%
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Jobs for Astronomy & Astrophysics Grads in Ohio

2,240 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 Ohio

In this state, astronomy grads earn an average of $116,670. Nationwide, they make an average of $111,090.

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There are 7 colleges in Ohio that offer astronomy degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
61,369 Total Students

A typical student attending Ohio State will pay a net price of $16,845. In their early career, Ohio State grads earn an average salary of $44,737. The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
40,826 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,023 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. A typical student attending UC will pay a net price of $22,415.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
11,465 Total Students

90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $65,156 a year.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
11,835 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.50% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $12,225. It takes the average student 4.70 years to graduate.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
25,714 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
18,319 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.00%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 77%.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
1,426 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $24,720. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,983 after earning their degree at this institution.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Careers in OH

Some of the careers astronomy majors go into include:

Job Title OH Job Growth OH Median Salary
Physicists 16% $117,870
Natural Sciences Managers 14% $120,720
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 7% $87,920
Physics Postsecondary Professors 6% $97,720

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

Major Annual Graduates in OH
Chemistry 846
Physics 393
Geological & Earth Sciences 237
Atmospheric Sciences 25
General Physical Sciences 9
Materials Sciences 4
Other Physical Science 3

View all majors related to Astronomy & Astrophysics

View Nationwide Astronomy & Astrophysics Report

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