Where do new astronomy graduates work? How much do they earn? How satisfied are they with their jobs? In the US for 2010, 2011, and 2012, an average of 328 bachelor’s degrees, 35 terminal master’s, and 156 PhDs in astronomy were awarded annually. A new survey checks in on them. Where do new astronomy graduates work? How much do they earn? How satisfied are they with their jobs? In the US for 2010, 2011, and 2012, an average of 328 bachelor’s degrees, 35 terminal master’s, and 156 PhDs in astronomy were awarded annually. A new survey checks in on them.
New astronomy bachelors were split closely between entering the workforce and starting graduate studies. Of those who took jobs, some 39% worked in colleges and universities and took home a median salary of $36 000. Most of them were at the institution they had graduated from and did not intend...
