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Astronomy & Astrophysics in New Mexico

Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in New Mexico

Jobs for Astronomy & Astrophysics Grads in New Mexico

In this state, there are 1,290 people employed in jobs related to an Astronomy degree, compared to 148,840 nationwide.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Jobs Nationwide vs. NM

Wages for Astronomy & Astrophysics Jobs in New Mexico

A typical salary for an Astronomy grad in the state is $167,946, compared to a typical salary of $161,133 nationwide.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Wages Nationwide vs. NM

There are 2 colleges in New Mexico that offer Astronomy degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,119 after earning their degree at this institution. About 76% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 75%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,863 in their first year after graduation. About 95% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Careers in NM

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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