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#1

#1 Best College for Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other in the U.S.

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

At the University of California-Los Angeles, the most popular majors students study are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Psychology, General, and Sociology....view more

Acceptance Rate

9%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,320–1,540

Median Starting Salary

$46,944
#2

#2 Best College for Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other in the U.S.

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

There are plenty of classes to choose from at Harvard; they offer almost 3,900 courses in 49 undergraduate fields. Your curriculum is designed based on your goals and they require no predetermined courses for your major outside of an Expository Writing course for all freshmen....view more

Acceptance Rate

4%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,510–1,590

Median Starting Salary

$45,413
#3

#3 Best College for Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other in the U.S.

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Every year, Florida Institute of Technology grants around 81 degrees to students studying Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

58%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,130–1,320

Median Starting Salary

$46,719
#4

#4 Best College for Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other in the U.S.

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

At Northwestern University, the most popular majors students study are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, and Computer Science. In fact, Northwestern University grants 281 degrees annually to Econometrics and Quantitative Economics majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,480–1,560

Median Starting Salary

$50,302
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About Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other

Any instructional program in astronomy and astrophysics not listed above.

Of the 19 Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other degrees granted each year at the Masters degree level, 58% percent of whom are men and the other 42% percent are women. Did you know that California has more students being granted a degree in Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other than any other state in the US? In fact, California granted 10 degrees last year! The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other is $51,867.

Popularity of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

The highest paying jobs for Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other majors include Natural Sciences Managers, Astronomers and Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary. But, another thing to consider is how much demand there is for specific careers. Positions that are in high need that a degree in Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other can prepare you for are Natural Sciences Managers, Physics Teachers, Postsecondary and Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
19
Female Students
8 (42%)
Male Students
11 (57%)

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