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Astronomy & Astrophysics in Michigan

Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Michigan

Jobs for Astronomy & Astrophysics Grads in Michigan

In this state, there are 2,900 people employed in jobs related to an Astronomy degree, compared to 148,840 nationwide.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Jobs Nationwide vs. MI

Wages for Astronomy & Astrophysics Jobs in Michigan

Astronomy grads earn an average of $140,860 in the state and $161,133 nationwide.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Wages Nationwide vs. MI

Our data covers 6 colleges in Michigan offering Astronomy degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,898 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 84%, getting in takes some planning. 91% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $64,597 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 18% of applicants. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant

Graduates earn a median salary of $43,750 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 91%, getting in takes some planning. 74% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $68,856 a year. With an admission rate of 88%, getting in takes some planning. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,183 after earning their degree at this institution. About 82% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

#6

Calvin University

Grand Rapids

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,110 after earning their degree at this institution. About 71% of those who apply are admitted. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Careers in MI

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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