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In 2020-2021, 11 students earned their Astronomy degrees in TX.

In this state, Astronomy & Astrophysics is the 189th most popular major out of a total 252 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Astronomy & Astrophysics Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 7
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

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: 18.2%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.1%
  • White: 54.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.1%
  • Other Races: 9.1%
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Jobs for Astronomy & Astrophysics 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 & Astrophysics 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:

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $18,350.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,342 after earning their degree at this institution.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
11,379 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $39,942. 100% of the teachers are full time.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Careers in TX

Some of the careers astronomy majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 16% $117,130
Physicists 16% $112,420
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 13% $94,270
Physics Postsecondary Professors 13% $88,240
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

View all majors related to Astronomy & Astrophysics

View Nationwide Astronomy & Astrophysics Report

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