The Astronomy major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Sciences, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Sciences, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Natural Sciences Managers SOC: 11-9121 Occupation: Natural Sciences Managers | $161,180 | 100,870 | N/A | N/A |
Astronomers SOC: 19-2011 Occupation: Astronomers | $132,170 | 1,560 | N/A | N/A |
Physicists SOC: 19-2012 Occupation: Physicists | $166,290 | 21,340 | N/A | N/A |
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1051 Occupation: Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $101,390 | 11,480 | N/A | N/A |
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1054 Occupation: Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $97,360 | 13,590 | N/A | N/A |