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Astronomy & Astrophysics in Pennsylvania

Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Astronomy & Astrophysics Grads in Pennsylvania

8,530 people in the state and 148,840 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Astronomy.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Astronomy & Astrophysics Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for an Astronomy grad in the state is $151,444, compared to a typical salary of $161,133 nationwide.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Wages Nationwide vs. PA

Our data covers 8 colleges in Pennsylvania offering Astronomy degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Villanova University

Villanova

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $76,711 a year. With an admission rate of 25%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $88,268 a year. About 11% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,901 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 32% of applicants. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

Haverford College

Haverford

Graduates earn a median salary of $35,752 in their first year after graduation. About 13% of those who apply are admitted. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

Lycoming College

Williamsport

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,613 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 68%, getting in takes some planning. 82% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

Lehigh University

Bethlehem

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $71,597 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 29% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

#7

Bryn Mawr College

Bryn Mawr

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $29,212 a year. With an admission rate of 31%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

#8

Swarthmore College

Swarthmore

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,698 a year. About 7% of those who apply are admitted. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Careers in PA

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

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View Nationwide Astronomy & Astrophysics Report

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