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Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in New Jersey

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

In this state, Astronomy & Astrophysics is the 90th most popular major out of a total 203 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Astronomy & Astrophysics Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 21
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of astronomy majors in New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 12.9%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.7%
  • White: 29.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 41.9%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for Astronomy & Astrophysics Grads in New Jersey

940 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 New Jersey

In this state, astronomy grads earn an average of $113,400. Nationwide, they make an average of $111,090.

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

#1

Princeton University

Princeton
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
7,853 Total Students

The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 62% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $84,713 a year.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Careers in NJ

Some of the careers astronomy majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Physicists 16% $119,930
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $166,190
Physics Postsecondary Professors 7% $99,000

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Chemistry 119
Physics 66
Geological & Earth Sciences 34
Materials Sciences 21
Atmospheric Sciences 8
Other Physical Science 1

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View Nationwide Astronomy & Astrophysics Report

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