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Astronomy & Astrophysics in Tennessee

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2 students earned Astronomy degrees in Tennessee in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Astronomy & Astrophysics is the 164th most popular major in the state out of a total 193 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Astronomy & Astrophysics 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) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 50.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 50.0%
  • White: 0.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Astronomy & Astrophysics 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 & Astrophysics 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.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. 67% of students get financical aid. 81% of the teachers are full time.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Careers in TN

Some of the careers astronomy majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Physicists 17% $126,500
Natural Sciences Managers 12% $107,600
Physics Postsecondary Professors 9% $71,320
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

View all majors related to Astronomy & Astrophysics

View Nationwide Astronomy & Astrophysics Report

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