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Astronomy And Astrophysics Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Astronomy And Astrophysics but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Astronomy And Astrophysics but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.
This table highlights key outcomes for Astronomy And Astrophysics majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Astronomy And Astrophysics majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Astronomy And Astrophysics majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 105,000 |
| 5 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 5 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 81,200 |
| 5 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 34,600 |
| 3 | Other Teachers and Instructors | 18,300 |
| 3 | Postsecondary Teachers | 48,600 |
| 3 | Food Service and Lodging Managers | 168,000 |
| 2 | Chefs and Cooks | 541 |
| 2 | Secondary School Teachers | 44,200 |
| 2 | Teacher Assistants | 7,940 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Astronomy And Astrophysics majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Astronomy And Astrophysics majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 146,000 |
| 12 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 7 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 168,000 |
| 6 | Physical Scientists, nec | 133,000 |
| 4 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 170,000 |
| 4 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | 145,000 |
| 4 | Other Teachers and Instructors | 178,000 |
| 3 | Computer Support Specialists | 174,000 |
| 3 | Computer Programmers | 61,200 |
| 2 | Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators | 56,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Astronomy And Astrophysics majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Astronomy And Astrophysics majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Postsecondary Teachers | 133,000 |
| 7 | Physical Scientists, nec | 134,000 |
| 7 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 206,000 |
| 7 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 157,000 |
| 5 | Astronomers and Physicists | 132,000 |
| 4 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 4 | Lawyers, and judges, magistrates, and other judicial workers | 220,000 |
| 4 | Engineers, nec | 198,000 |
| 3 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 334,000 |
| 3 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 179,000 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Astronomy And Astrophysics majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Astronomy And Astrophysics majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Colleges and universities | 64,800 |
| 13 | Research, development, and testing services | 87,000 |
| 9 | Computer and data processing services | 119,000 |
| 7 | Elementary and secondary schools | 30,200 |
| 3 | Engineering, architectural, and surveying services | 82,600 |
| 3 | Management and public relations services | 89,200 |
| 3 | Eating and drinking places | 55,100 |
| 2 | Aircraft and parts | 35,100 |
| 2 | Radio and television broadcasting and cable | 46,100 |
| 2 | Hospitals | 69,600 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Astronomy And Astrophysics majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Astronomy And Astrophysics majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Colleges and universities | 123,000 |
| 10 | Computer and data processing services | 147,000 |
| 10 | Research, development, and testing services | 145,000 |
| 5 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 4 | Legal services | 220,000 |
| 4 | Elementary and secondary schools | 94,900 |
| 3 | Electrical machinery, equipment, and supplies, n.e.c. | 177,000 |
| 3 | Membership organizations, n.e.c. | 129,000 |
| 3 | Engineering, architectural, and surveying services | 108,000 |
| 3 | National security and international affairs | 304,000 |
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