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Astronomy & Astrophysics in Washington

Astronomy & Astrophysics Schools in Washington

Jobs for Astronomy & Astrophysics Grads in Washington

4,020 people in the state and 148,840 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Astronomy.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Jobs Nationwide vs. WA

Wages for Astronomy & Astrophysics Jobs in Washington

In this state, Astronomy grads earn an average of $183,875. Nationwide, they make an average of $161,133.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Wages Nationwide vs. WA

There are 2 colleges in Washington that offer Astronomy degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $53,990 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 43% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

#2

Whitman College

Walla Walla

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $30,350 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 50%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 89%.

Astronomy & Astrophysics Careers in WA

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

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View Nationwide Astronomy & Astrophysics Report

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