Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Texas
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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.
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.
Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Programs in 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.
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.
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 |
Related Majors in Texas
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 |
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