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Astronomy & Astrophysics in Massachusetts

Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Massachusetts

Jobs for Astronomy & Astrophysics Grads in Massachusetts

There are 10,510 people in the state and 148,840 people in the nation working in Astronomy jobs.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Jobs Nationwide vs. MA

Wages for Astronomy & Astrophysics Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, Astronomy grads earn an average of $214,445. Nationwide, they make an average of $161,133.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Wages Nationwide vs. MA

There are 7 colleges in Massachusetts that offer Astronomy degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $92,518 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 3% of applicants. 99% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $55,834 after earning their degree at this institution. About 11% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

#3

Smith College

Northampton

Graduates earn a median salary of $32,340 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 20%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

#4

Tufts University

Medford

Graduates earn a median salary of $63,641 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 10%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

#5

Wellesley College

Wellesley

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,659 a year. About 14% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

#6

Williams College

Williamstown

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,778 after earning their degree at this institution. About 10% of those who apply are admitted. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $109,923 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 5% of applicants. 99% of full-time students return after their first year.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Careers in MA

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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