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Astrophysical Sciences in California

Astrophysical Sciences Schools in California

141 Astrophysical Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Astrophysical Sciences is the 306th most popular major in the state out of a total 749 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Astrophysical Sciences Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

In California, a astrophysical sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of astrophysical sciences majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 17.7%
  • Black or African American: 0.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.7%
  • White: 37.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.2%
  • Other Races: 12.1%
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Jobs for Astrophysical Sciences Grads in California

There are 12,660 people in the state and 91,060 people in the nation working in astrophysical sciences jobs.

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Wages for Astrophysical Sciences Jobs in California

In this state, astrophysical sciences grads earn an average of $115,970. Nationwide, they make an average of $111,090.

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There are 2 colleges in California that offer astrophysical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 70%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,371.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
2,240 Total Students

71% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Caltech. An average student at Caltech will pay a net price of $16,550.

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Astrophysical Sciences Careers in CA

Some of the careers astrophysical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 6% $113,590

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Astronomy 17
Other Astronomy & Astrophysics 11
Planetary Astronomy & Science 8

View all majors related to Astrophysical Sciences

View Nationwide Astrophysical Sciences Report

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