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Astronomy in Texas

Astronomy Schools in Texas

57 students earned Astronomy degrees in Texas in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Astronomy is the 189th most popular major in the state out of a total 252 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Astronomy Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11
Master’s Degree 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 10.5%
  • Black or African American: 1.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.5%
  • White: 54.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.8%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Astronomy Grads in Texas

5,960 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 Texas

A typical salary for a astronomy grad in the state is $107,350, compared to a typical salary of $111,090 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Texas that offer astronomy degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

89% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $18,850. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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#2

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 74% of students get financical aid.

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#3

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
11,379 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years.

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Astronomy Careers in TX

Some of the careers astronomy majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 13% $94,270
Astronomers 8% $103,370

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Chemistry 331
Geological & Earth Sciences 279
Physics 252
Atmospheric Sciences 21
Materials Sciences 10

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