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Astrophysical Sciences in Pennsylvania

Astrophysical Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2022-2023, 20 students earned their Astrophysical Sciences degrees in PA.

An Astrophysical Sciences major is the 486th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Astrophysical Sciences Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 20

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.0%
  • White: 55.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.0%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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Jobs for Astrophysical Sciences Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 5,690 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 Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a astrophysical sciences grad in the state is $137,060, compared to a typical salary of $111,090 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer astrophysical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 56% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,550.

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Swarthmore College

Swarthmore
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
1,437 Total Students

An average student at Swarthmore will pay a net price of $21,595. 68% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Swarthmore.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
2,254 Total Students

71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate.

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Haverford College

Haverford
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
1,307 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. An average student at Haverford will pay a net price of $21,464. The full-time teacher rate is 84%.

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Lehigh University

Bethlehem
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
7,067 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,125. The full-time teacher rate is 85%.

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Lycoming College

Williamsport
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
1,065 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,549. The student loan default rate of 0.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate.

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Astrophysical Sciences Careers in PA

Some of the careers astrophysical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 7% $85,000

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Astronomy 73

View all majors related to Astrophysical Sciences

View Nationwide Astrophysical Sciences Report

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