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Astronomy & Astrophysics in Texas

Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Texas

Jobs for Astronomy & Astrophysics Grads in Texas

10,310 people in the state and 148,840 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Astronomy.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Jobs Nationwide vs. TX

Wages for Astronomy & Astrophysics Jobs in Texas

A typical salary for an Astronomy grad in the state is $133,575, compared to a typical salary of $161,133 nationwide.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Wages Nationwide vs. TX

There are 6 colleges in Texas that offer Astronomy degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $51,060 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 29% of applicants. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,754 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 51%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 91%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $54,018 in their first year after graduation. About 63% of those who apply are admitted. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $56,818 after earning their degree at this institution. About 43% of those who apply are admitted. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

Rice University

Houston

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $71,544 after earning their degree at this institution. About 8% of those who apply are admitted. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

Lee College

Baytown

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,690 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $2,166 a year.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Careers in TX

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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