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Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 16 students earned their Astronomy degrees in PA.

In this state, Astronomy & Astrophysics is the 174th most popular major out of a total 273 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Astronomy & Astrophysics Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 13
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

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: 12.5%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 68.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.3%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Astronomy & Astrophysics 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 & Astrophysics 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.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

83% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Penn State University Park will pay a net price of $27,530. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Careers in PA

Some of the careers astronomy majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 8% $130,970
Physics Postsecondary Professors 7% $88,720
Physicists 7% $132,410
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

View all majors related to Astronomy & Astrophysics

View Nationwide Astronomy & Astrophysics Report

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