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Astronomy in California

Astronomy Schools in California

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

An Astronomy major is the 150th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Astronomy Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 46
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 24

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 16.4%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.4%
  • White: 39.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.5%
  • Other Races: 11.6%
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Jobs for Astronomy Grads in California

In this state, there are 13,850 people employed in jobs related to an astronomy degree, compared to 104,790 nationwide.

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Wages for Astronomy Jobs in California

In this state, astronomy grads earn an average of $124,250. Nationwide, they make an average of $111,090.

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There are 5 colleges in California that offer astronomy degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

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

71% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 94%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 3 to 1.

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

It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,371.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 73%. Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $15,637.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 84%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,721. The full-time teacher rate is 50%. The average student takes 4.55 years to complete their degree at SDSU.

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Astronomy Careers in CA

Some of the careers astronomy 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 astronomy.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Chemistry 607
Physics 483
Geological & Earth Sciences 339
Materials Sciences 95
Atmospheric Sciences 36
General Physical Sciences 13
Other Physical Science 1

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View Nationwide Astronomy Report

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