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![]() Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY Columbia University is separated into 20 different schools which include the College, global research...view more | 100 | 4% | 3 | 1,500 – 1,560 | $20,869 | $44,723 |
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A general program that focuses on the planetary, galactic, and stellar phenomena occurring in outer space. Includes instruction in celestial mechanics, cosmology, stellar physics, galactic evolution, quasars, stellar distribution and motion, interstellar medium, atomic and molecular constituents of astronomical phenomena, planetary science, solar system evolution, and specific methodologies such as optical astronomy, radioastronomy, and theoretical astronomy.
While Astronomy offers degrees up to the Post masters certificate, the majority of students earn a Masters degree. Students major in Astronomy all over the country, though the major at the Post masters certificate level sees the most graduates in New York. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Astronomy is $51,867.
Some top careers related to Astronomy, include Natural Sciences Managers, which have many employment opportunities. Though there are careers that pay more, such as Natural Sciences Managers. The most in-demand position for Astronomy majors is Atmospheric, Earth, Marine Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary.
These are the highest paying careers for Astronomy majors.
Career | Median Salary | Average Annual Job Openings | Employment 2022 | Employment 2032 | % Change | |
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Natural Sciences Managers Clinical Research Coordinators Water Resource Specialists | $142,150 | 8 | 596 | 672 | 13% | |
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $104,720 | 28 | 1,255 | 1,519 | 21% |
These are the careers in highest demand for Astronomy majors.
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