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Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Arkansas

In 2020-2021, 2 students earned their Astronomy degrees in AR.

An Astronomy & Astrophysics major is the 115th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Astronomy & Astrophysics 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) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 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: 100.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Astronomy & Astrophysics Grads in Arkansas

In this state, there are 420 people employed in jobs related to an astronomy degree, compared to 104,790 nationwide.

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Wages for Astronomy & Astrophysics Jobs in Arkansas

In this state, astronomy grads earn an average of $84,540. Nationwide, they make an average of $111,090.

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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
66% Graduation Rate
27,562 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Careers in AR

Some of the careers astronomy majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $99,660
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 11% $61,340
Physics Postsecondary Professors 8% $77,870

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Chemistry 18
General Physical Sciences 17
Geological & Earth Sciences 13
Materials Sciences 11
Physics 8

View all majors related to Astronomy & Astrophysics

View Nationwide Astronomy & Astrophysics Report

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