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Astronomy in Pennsylvania

Astronomy Schools in Pennsylvania

80 Astronomy students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

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

Education Levels of Astronomy Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10
Master’s Degree 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.5%
  • White: 65.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.3%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Astronomy Grads in Pennsylvania

6,460 people in the state and 104,790 in the nation are employed in jobs related to astronomy.

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Wages for Astronomy Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a astronomy grad in the state is $98,870, compared to a typical salary of $111,090 nationwide.

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

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Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus

University Park
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate

A typical student attending Penn State University Park will pay a net price of $32,223. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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Astronomy Careers in PA

Some of the careers astronomy majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 7% $85,000

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Chemistry 229
Physics 196
Geological & Earth Sciences 59
Materials Sciences 58
Atmospheric Sciences 15

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