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Astronomy in Iowa

Astronomy Schools in Iowa

In 2022-2023, 12 students earned their Astronomy degrees in IA.

As a degree choice, Astronomy is the 159th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Astronomy Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 4
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.3%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 58.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 25.0%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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Jobs for Astronomy Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 620 people employed in jobs related to an astronomy degree, compared to 104,790 nationwide.

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Wages for Astronomy Jobs in Iowa

Astronomy grads earn an average of $111,510 in the state and $111,090 nationwide.

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

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,494. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at Iowa State.

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Astronomy Careers in IA

Some of the careers astronomy majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 17% $89,270

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Chemistry 46
Physics 27
Geological & Earth Sciences 22
Atmospheric Sciences 7

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