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8 students earned Astronomy degrees in Washington in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Astronomy & Astrophysics is the 123rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Astronomy & Astrophysics Majors in Washington

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
Master’s Degree 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 25.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 25.0%
  • White: 50.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Astronomy & Astrophysics Grads in Washington

3,120 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 Washington

A typical salary for a astronomy grad in the state is $95,530, compared to a typical salary of $111,090 nationwide.

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

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 2.10% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $55,968 after graduation.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Careers in WA

Some of the careers astronomy majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Physics Postsecondary Professors 20% $69,470
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 18% $85,380
Natural Sciences Managers 18% $141,360
Astronomers 17% $0
Physicists 15% $103,900

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Chemistry 86
Physics 74
Geological & Earth Sciences 57
Atmospheric Sciences 21

View all majors related to Astronomy & Astrophysics

View Nationwide Astronomy & Astrophysics Report

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