Astronomy Schools in Georgia

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

In this state, Astronomy is the 194th most popular major out of a total 213 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Astronomy Majors in Georgia

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

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

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 13.6%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
• White: 50.0%
• Non-Resident Alien: 18.2%
• Other Races: 13.6%

Jobs for Astronomy Grads in Georgia

In this state, there are 210 people employed in jobs related to an astronomy degree, compared to 104,790 nationwide.

Wages for Astronomy Jobs in Georgia

A typical salary for a astronomy grad in the state is $118,930, compared to a typical salary of $111,090 nationwide.

Most Popular Astronomy Programs in GA

Astronomy Careers in GA

Some of the careers astronomy majors go into include:

Job Title	GA Job Growth	GA Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors	10%	$123,030

Related Majors in Georgia

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

Major	Annual Graduates in GA
Chemistry	142
Physics	56
Geological & Earth Sciences	33
General Physical Sciences	7
Materials Sciences	2

View all majors related to Astronomy

View Nationwide Astronomy Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online

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