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12 Astronomy students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Astronomy & Astrophysics is the 174th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Astronomy & Astrophysics Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10
Master’s Degree 1
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 8.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.3%
  • White: 25.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 50.0%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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Jobs for Astronomy & Astrophysics Grads in Florida

In this state, there are 1,050 people employed in jobs related to an astronomy degree, compared to 104,790 nationwide.

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Wages for Astronomy & Astrophysics Jobs in Florida

Astronomy grads earn an average of $99,090 in the state and $111,090 nationwide.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
6,775 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. 96% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $31,824 after graduation.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Careers in FL

Some of the careers astronomy majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Physicists 23% $124,070
Natural Sciences Managers 19% $0
Physics Postsecondary Professors 18% $93,420
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 17% $93,510

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Chemistry 190
Physics 125
Geological & Earth Sciences 113
Atmospheric Sciences 24
Materials Sciences 5

View all majors related to Astronomy & Astrophysics

View Nationwide Astronomy & Astrophysics Report

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