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Astronomy & Astrophysics in Iowa

Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Iowa

Jobs for Astronomy & Astrophysics Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 320 people employed in jobs related to an Astronomy degree, compared to 148,840 nationwide.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Jobs Nationwide vs. IA

Wages for Astronomy & Astrophysics Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for an Astronomy grad in the state is $126,761, compared to a typical salary of $161,133 nationwide.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Wages Nationwide vs. IA

Our data covers 3 colleges in Iowa offering Astronomy degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,110 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 85%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 89%.

#2

Drake University

Des Moines

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $51,837 a year. The school admits about 64% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,667 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 89%, getting in takes some planning. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Careers in IA

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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