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Astronomy Program 2024 Average Tuition Costs

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition of colleges offering Astronomy program is $47,101 for undergraduate programs and $37,175 for graduate programs.
The following table shows the average tuition & fees for Astronomy programs.
2023-2024 Average Tuition & Fees of Astronomy Program
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$12,618$47,101
Graduate$14,313$37,175

What is Astronomy program?

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

Career and Salary after Completing Astronomy Program

The following jobs are possible careers after completing Astronomy major program. The average wage is based on the latest employment and wage data (May 2022) from Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The average annual wage of Natural Sciences Managers career is $156,110 and, for Astronomers, the average annual income is $139,410.
Astronomy Careers and its Average Wage (as of May 2023)
Job TitleHourly WageAnnual Wage
Natural Sciences Managers$75.05$156,110
Astronomers$67.02$139,410
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary-$102,840

Average Salary after Completing Astronomy Program

The following table shows the average earning of students three years after completing the Astronomy program by degree type. The average earning after graduation is $43,521 for bachelor's degree programs.
DegreeAverage EarningAverage Loan Debt
Bachelor's Degree$43,521$21,399

Major Programs in Astronomy Study Area

The following list shows sub-major areas of the Astronomy program so that you can narrow them down to the specific study areas you may desire.

Schools Offering Astronomy Programs

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University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ | public, four-years
Tuition & Fees
2023-2024$13,626(in-state) $41,095(out-of-state)
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott

Prescott, AZ | private (not-for-profit), four-years
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2023-2024$42,204
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Glendale Community College

Glendale, AZ | public, 2-4 years
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2023-2024$2,358(in-state) $8,958(out-of-state)
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GateWay Community College

Phoenix, AZ | public, 2-4 years
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2023-2024$2,358(in-state) $8,958(out-of-state)
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Mesa Community College

Mesa, AZ | public, 2-4 years
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2023-2024$2,358(in-state) $8,958(out-of-state)
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Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, AZ | public, four-years
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2023-2024$12,652(in-state) $28,900(out-of-state)
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Phoenix College

Phoenix, AZ | public, 2-4 years
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2023-2024$2,358(in-state) $8,958(out-of-state)
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Rio Salado College

Tempe, AZ | public, 2-4 years
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2023-2024$2,358(in-state) $8,958(out-of-state)
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Scottsdale Community College

Scottsdale, AZ | public, 2-4 years
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2023-2024$2,358(in-state) $8,958(out-of-state)
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South Mountain Community College

Phoenix, AZ | public, 2-4 years
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2023-2024$2,358(in-state) $8,958(out-of-state)
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