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Astronomy in Arizona

Astronomy Schools in Arizona

In 2022-2023, 98 students earned their Astronomy degrees in AZ.

In this state, Astronomy is the 103rd most popular major out of a total 210 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Astronomy Majors in Arizona

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 30
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 30
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 30
Master’s Degree 13

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.2%
  • Black or African American: 2.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.2%
  • White: 53.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 19.4%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Astronomy Grads in Arizona

There are 2,250 people in the state and 104,790 people in the nation working in astronomy jobs.

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Wages for Astronomy Jobs in Arizona

In this state, astronomy grads earn an average of $104,100. Nationwide, they make an average of $111,090.

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There are 2 colleges in Arizona that offer astronomy degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
45,601 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,721.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
74,795 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,817. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years.

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Astronomy Careers in AZ

Some of the careers astronomy majors go into include:

Job Title AZ Job Growth AZ Median Salary
Astronomers 17% $91,620
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 13% $83,850

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

Major Annual Graduates in AZ
Physics 118
Geological & Earth Sciences 53
Chemistry 35
Atmospheric Sciences 9
Materials Sciences 9

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View Nationwide Astronomy Report

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