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33 students earned Astronomy degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Astronomy & Astrophysics is the 174th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Astronomy & Astrophysics Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16
Master’s Degree 13
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 York is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 3.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.1%
  • White: 51.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 30.3%
  • Other Races: 3.0%
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Jobs for Astronomy & Astrophysics Grads in New York

In this state, there are 4,620 people employed in jobs related to an astronomy degree, compared to 104,790 nationwide.

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Wages for Astronomy & Astrophysics Jobs in New York

A typical salary for a astronomy grad in the state is $117,370, compared to a typical salary of $111,090 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in New York that offer astronomy degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. Graduates earn an average $79,434 after graduation. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
16,158 Total Students

The average student takes 4.76 years to complete their degree at RIT. 99% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
23,620 Total Students

In their early career, Cornell grads earn an average salary of $78,779. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,501 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 1.30% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Careers in NY

Some of the careers astronomy majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Physicists 22% $126,740
Physics Postsecondary Professors 18% $102,900
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 17% $97,390
Natural Sciences Managers 17% $124,560

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Chemistry 391
Physics 379
Geological & Earth Sciences 185
Materials Sciences 90
General Physical Sciences 22
Atmospheric Sciences 13
Other Physical Science 13

View all majors related to Astronomy & Astrophysics

View Nationwide Astronomy & Astrophysics Report

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