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Astronomy & Astrophysics in Georgia

Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Georgia

Jobs for Astronomy & Astrophysics Grads in Georgia

In this state, there are 2,070 people employed in jobs related to an Astronomy degree, compared to 148,840 nationwide.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Jobs Nationwide vs. GA

Wages for Astronomy & Astrophysics Jobs in Georgia

In this state, Astronomy grads earn an average of $120,179. Nationwide, they make an average of $161,133.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Wages Nationwide vs. GA

There are 6 colleges in Georgia that offer Astronomy degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $48,074 in their first year after graduation. About 37% of those who apply are admitted. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Emory University

Atlanta

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $61,856 after earning their degree at this institution. About 11% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,719 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 62% of applicants. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $29,791 after earning their degree at this institution. About 60% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 75%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,761 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 83% of applicants. 67% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $22,347 a year. With an admission rate of 67%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Careers in GA

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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