Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Iowa
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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.
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.
Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Programs in IA
Our data covers 3 colleges in Iowa offering Astronomy degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:
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%.
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 |
Related Majors in Iowa
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 |
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