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Astronomy & Astrophysics in Texas

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

As a degree choice, Astronomy & Astrophysics is the 226th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Astronomy & Astrophysics Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 34
Master’s Degree 7
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 26.7%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.3%
  • White: 55.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 2.2%
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Jobs for Astronomy & Astrophysics Grads in Texas

There are 5,960 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 Texas

In this state, astronomy grads earn an average of $107,350. Nationwide, they make an average of $111,090.

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There are 5 colleges in Texas that offer astronomy degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 84%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,350. The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
19,297 Total Students

The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at Baylor. This private school has an average net price of $37,309. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $50,196 after earning their degree at this institution.

#2

Rice University

Houston
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
7,643 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.20% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $63,654 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 84%.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 87%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,919. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,342 a year.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
11,379 Total Students

The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at TCU. In their early career, TCU grads earn an average salary of $54,181. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Careers in TX

Some of the careers astronomy majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 16% $117,130
Physicists 16% $112,420
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 13% $94,270
Physics Postsecondary Professors 13% $88,240
Astronomers 8% $103,370

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Chemistry 1,257
Physics 736
Geological & Earth Sciences 674
Atmospheric Sciences 59
General Physical Sciences 30
Materials Sciences 10

View all majors related to Astronomy & Astrophysics

View Nationwide Astronomy & Astrophysics Report

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