Astronomy Schools in Wisconsin

In 2022-2023, 33 students earned their Astronomy degrees in WI.

An Astronomy major is the 175th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Astronomy Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree	28
Master’s Degree	5

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 0.0%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
• White: 75.8%
• Non-Resident Alien: 9.1%
• Other Races: 9.1%

Jobs for Astronomy Grads in Wisconsin

1,280 people in the state and 104,790 in the nation are employed in jobs related to astronomy.

Wages for Astronomy Jobs in Wisconsin

Astronomy grads earn an average of $95,730 in the state and $111,090 nationwide.

Most Popular Astronomy Programs in WI

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Astronomy Careers in WI

Some of the careers astronomy majors go into include:

Job Title	WI Job Growth	WI Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors	5%	$85,610

Related Majors in Wisconsin

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

Major	Annual Graduates in WI
Chemistry	406
Physics	264
Geological & Earth Sciences	130
Atmospheric Sciences	34
Materials Sciences	9

View all majors related to Astronomy

View Nationwide Astronomy Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online

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