# Astronomy and Astrophysics (bachelor's degree)

CIP 40.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/astronomy-and-astrophysics

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $69,728 across 4 colleges (middle half $66,759–$72,698); median federal debt $24,678
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Astronomy And Astrophysics: median $52,473 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 8% | $135,980 | 10.2% |
| Teaching Assistants | 8% | $37,010 | 0% |
| Elementary And Middle School Teachers | 7% | $64,170 | -0.4% |
| Postsecondary Teachers | 6% | $82,250 | 6% |
| Secondary School Teachers | 5% | $70,930 | -0.2% |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | 4% | $122,570 | 2.1% |
| Tutors | 3% | $43,350 | -0.2% |
| Astronomers And Physicists | 3% | $166,880 | 7.2% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. University of California-Berkeley (CA): $90,943

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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