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Astronomy & Astrophysics in Texas

Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Texas

Jobs for Astronomy & Astrophysics Grads in Texas

There are 10,310 people in the state and 148,840 people in the nation working in Astronomy jobs.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Jobs Nationwide vs. TX

Wages for Astronomy & Astrophysics Jobs in Texas

In this state, Astronomy grads earn an average of $133,575. Nationwide, they make an average of $161,133.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Wages Nationwide vs. TX

Our data covers 6 colleges in Texas offering Astronomy degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $51,060 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 29% of applicants. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,754 a year. The school admits about 51% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 91%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $54,018 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 63% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $56,818 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 43% of applicants. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

Rice University

Houston

Graduates earn a median salary of $71,544 in their first year after graduation. About 8% of those who apply are admitted. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

Lee College

Baytown

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,690 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $2,166 a year.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Careers in TX

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

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

View all majors related to Astronomy & Astrophysics

View Nationwide Astronomy & Astrophysics Report

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