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Jobs for Astronomy & Astrophysics Grads in South Carolina
There are 1,360 people in the state and 148,840 people in the nation working in Astronomy jobs.
Wages for Astronomy & Astrophysics Jobs in South Carolina
A typical salary for an Astronomy grad in the state is $134,816, compared to a typical salary of $161,133 nationwide.
Most Popular Astronomy & Astrophysics Programs in SC
There is one school in the state that offers this degree.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $36,253 a year. The school admits about 72% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.
Astronomy & Astrophysics Careers in SC
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 |
Related Majors in South Carolina
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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