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Astronomy in Tennessee

Astronomy Schools in Tennessee

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

An Astronomy major is the 164th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Astronomy Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 20.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.0%
  • White: 40.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 20.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Astronomy Grads in Tennessee

1,270 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 Tennessee

In this state, astronomy grads earn an average of $88,090. Nationwide, they make an average of $111,090.

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

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $20,917. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. 69% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Astronomy Careers in TN

Some of the careers astronomy majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 8% $74,270

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Chemistry 78
Geological & Earth Sciences 39
Physics 37
Materials Sciences 5

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