University of Colorado at Boulder Astronomy

  • 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. Find colleges offering astronomy degree.
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    • Job Description
      Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields. Read more about natural sciences managers in our career profile section.
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      Boulder, CO

      • Total Employment: 170
      • Average Annual Salary: $145,170
      • Average Hourly Rate: $69.79
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2008): 44,600
      • Total Employment Projected (2018): 51,500
      • Percent Job Growth: 6.90%
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      Observe, research, and interpret celestial and astronomical phenomena to increase basic knowledge and apply such information to practical problems. Read more about astronomers in our career profile section.
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      Boulder, CO

      • Average Annual Salary: $96,260
      • Average Hourly Rate: $46.28
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2008): 1,500
      • Total Employment Projected (2018): 1,700
      • Percent Job Growth: 0.2%
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      Teach courses in the physical sciences, except chemistry and physics. Read more about postsecondary science teachers in our career profile section.
    Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details
    Astronomy
     Total
    Overall
    All Students18
     
    By Gender
    Male10
    Female8
     
    By Race
    Non-Resident Alien-
    American Indian-
    Black-
    Asian-
    Hispanic2
    White15
    Unknown1
     
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