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

In terms of popularity, Astronomy & Astrophysics is the 103rd most popular major in the state out of a total 210 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Astronomy & Astrophysics 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) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 20
Master’s Degree 11

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: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.2%
  • White: 58.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 29.0%
  • Other Races: 9.7%
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Jobs for Astronomy & Astrophysics 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 & Astrophysics 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
64% Graduation Rate
45,601 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 78%. The student loan default rate is 5.40% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,784 a year.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
74,795 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 74% of the teachers are full time. 94% of students get financical aid.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Careers in AZ

Some of the careers astronomy majors go into include:

Job Title AZ Job Growth AZ Median Salary
Physicists 33% $115,280
Natural Sciences Managers 21% $93,240
Astronomers 17% $91,620
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 13% $83,850
Physics Postsecondary Professors 10% $98,010

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

View all majors related to Astronomy & Astrophysics

View Nationwide Astronomy & Astrophysics Report

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