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5 Astronomy students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

An Astronomy & Astrophysics major is the 148th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Astronomy & Astrophysics Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Master’s Degree 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 100.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Astronomy & Astrophysics Grads in Minnesota

2,030 people in the state and 104,790 in the nation are employed in jobs related to astronomy.

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Wages for Astronomy & Astrophysics Jobs in Minnesota

In this state, astronomy grads earn an average of $99,980. Nationwide, they make an average of $111,090.

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

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

82% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Careers in MN

Some of the careers astronomy majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Physicists 15% $128,110
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $117,190
Physics Postsecondary Professors 4% $88,120
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 0% $88,020

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Chemistry 88
Physics 37
Geological & Earth Sciences 27

View all majors related to Astronomy & Astrophysics

View Nationwide Astronomy & Astrophysics Report

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