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Astronomy in Arkansas

Astronomy Schools in Arkansas

7 Astronomy students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Astronomy is the 199th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Astronomy Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Master’s Degree 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 71.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 28.6%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Astronomy Grads in Arkansas

There are 420 people in the state and 104,790 people in the nation working in astronomy jobs.

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Wages for Astronomy Jobs in Arkansas

A typical salary for a astronomy grad in the state is $84,540, compared to a typical salary of $111,090 nationwide.

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

#1

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
27,562 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate. 77% of students get financical aid. 80% of the teachers are full time.

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Astronomy Careers in AR

Some of the careers astronomy majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 11% $61,340

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Chemistry 215
Physics 80
Geological & Earth Sciences 45
General Physical Sciences 17
Materials Sciences 11

View all majors related to Astronomy

View Nationwide Astronomy Report

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