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Astronomy & Astrophysics in California

Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in California

Jobs for Astronomy & Astrophysics Grads in California

There are 23,280 people in the state and 148,840 people in the nation working in Astronomy jobs.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Astronomy & Astrophysics Jobs in California

In this state, Astronomy grads earn an average of $201,180. Nationwide, they make an average of $161,133.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Wages Nationwide vs. CA

There are 17 colleges in California that offer Astronomy degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 17 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $57,445 a year. About 12% of those who apply are admitted. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,107 after earning their degree at this institution. About 63% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,763 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 9% of applicants. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $102,669 a year. About 3% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,235 after earning their degree at this institution. About 34% of those who apply are admitted. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,145 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 96%, getting in takes some planning. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

#7

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $31,115 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,432 a year in tuition.

#8

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,813 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,208 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $63,275 a year. The school admits about 10% of applicants. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,188 a year.

#11

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $55,357 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,234 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,541 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,270 a year in tuition.

#13

College of San Mateo

San Mateo

Graduates earn a median salary of $65,341 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,332 a year.

#14

Fullerton College

Fullerton

Undergrads from California pay around $1,150 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $20,887 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,181 a year in tuition.

#16

Hartnell College

Salinas

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $30,515 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,404 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $36,724 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,172 a year.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Careers in CA

Some of the careers Astronomy majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary 14% $80,685
Clinical Research Coordinators 10% $110,931
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 10% $72,801
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $132,227
Physicists 9% $111,776
Astronomers 8% $106,445
Water Resource Specialists 0% $179,716

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Astronomy.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Chemistry 19,434
Physics 12,910
Geological & Earth Sciences 7,622
General Physical Sciences 2,661
Atmospheric Sciences 1,341
Materials Sciences 650
Other Physical Science 422
Physics and Astronomy 39

View all majors related to Astronomy & Astrophysics

View Nationwide Astronomy & Astrophysics Report

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