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Astronomy & Astrophysics in Indiana

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Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Indiana

In 2020-2021, 6 students earned their Astronomy degrees in IN.

As a degree choice, Astronomy & Astrophysics is the 168th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Astronomy & Astrophysics Majors in Indiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 66.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 16.7%
  • Other Races: 16.7%
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Jobs for Astronomy & Astrophysics Grads in Indiana

2,410 people in the state and 104,790 in the nation are employed in jobs related to astronomy.

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Wages for Astronomy & Astrophysics Jobs in Indiana

A typical salary for a astronomy grad in the state is $96,440, compared to a typical salary of $111,090 nationwide.

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

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
43,064 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 87%. The student loan default rate of 3.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Careers in IN

Some of the careers astronomy majors go into include:

Job Title IN Job Growth IN Median Salary
Physicists 19% $0
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 9% $86,640
Physics Postsecondary Professors 8% $96,470
Natural Sciences Managers 5% $54,350

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

Major Annual Graduates in IN
Chemistry 138
Physics 87
Geological & Earth Sciences 39

View all majors related to Astronomy & Astrophysics

View Nationwide Astronomy & Astrophysics Report

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