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Astronomy Major

Description: 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.

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What is the Median Salary Range for Astronomy Majors?

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What jobs and careers are associated to a major in Astronomy?

•Astronomers

•Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

•Natural Sciences Managers

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