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Astronomy Degree Recipients Initial Employment

APR 01, 2015
Results from the follow-up survey of degree recipients, classes of 2010, 2011 and 2012 combined
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Astronomy Degree Recipients Initial Employment

This report details the initial employment outcomes of astronomy bachelor’s, master’s and PhDs from the classes of 2010, 2011 and 2012 combined. This publication includes data on starting salaries, employment sectors and fields of employment. The report also includes data on the proportion of astronomy bachelor’s and master’s recipients who continued their education after receiving their degrees. The data come from the annual AIP follow-up survey conducted in the winter following the academic year in which the students received their degrees.

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