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Astronomical Sciences in New York

Astronomical Sciences Schools in New York

72 students earned Astronomical Sciences degrees in New York in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Astronomical Sciences is the 448th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Astronomical Sciences Majors in New York

Astronomical Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 38
Master’s Degree 17
Post-Master’s Certificate 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

In New York, a astronomical sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of astronomical sciences majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.7%
  • Black or African American: 4.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%
  • White: 47.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 19.4%
  • Other Races: 12.5%
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Jobs for Astronomical Sciences Grads in New York

2,240 people in the state and 73,440 in the nation are employed in jobs related to astronomical sciences.

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Wages for Astronomical Sciences Jobs in New York

In this state, astronomical sciences grads earn an average of $108,020. Nationwide, they make an average of $111,090.

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There are 7 colleges in New York that offer astronomical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
23,620 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $29,651. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 91% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

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Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at SUNY Stony Brook. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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SUNY New Paltz

New Paltz
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
7,489 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,358. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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Vassar College

Poughkeepsie
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
2,435 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,701. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
7,501 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $34,399. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate.

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Union College New York

Schenectady
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
2,047 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 91% are considered full time.

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Astronomical Sciences Careers in NY

Some of the careers astronomical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 17% $97,390

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Astrophysics 23

View all majors related to Astronomical Sciences

View Nationwide Astronomical Sciences Report

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