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Roster of Astronomy departments
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Roster of Astronomy Departments with Enrollment and Degree Data, 2014
SEP 01, 2015
High school physics teacher preparation
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High School Physics Teacher Preparation
SEP 01, 2015
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Results from the Longitudinal Study of Astronomy Graduate Students
JUL 01, 2015
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Women and the Imposter Syndrome in Astronomy
JUL 01, 2015
Underrepresented Minorities in High School Physics
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Underrepresented Minorities in High School Physics
JUN 01, 2015
Private sector job duties
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Briefly describe your duties and responsibilities in your current job.
JUN 01, 2015
common careers in the private sector
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Common Careers of Physicists in the Private Sector
JUN 01, 2015
Physics Bachelor's Initial Employment
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Physics Bachelor’s Initial Employment
JUN 01, 2015
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Figure showing impacts of COVID-19 on different aspects of astronomy bachelors’ senior year of college. Very few indicated that meeting graduation requirements was impacted, but classroom learning, study groups, and lab experiences were reported as being negatively impacted.
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Impact of COVID-19 on Aspects of Astronomy Bachelor's Recipients Educational Experience, Class of 2020
JUL 26, 2023
Figure showing starting salary ranges for astronomy bachelors. Private sector STEM jobs had higher median starting salaries and a wider range of salaries than college or university positions.
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Starting Salary Ranges for New Astronomy Bachelors, Classes of 2018, 2019, and 2020 Combined
JUL 26, 2023
Figure showing breakdown of employment sectors for astronomy bachelors. The private sector was the largest sector, followed by colleges and universities. 5% of bachelors were working at non-profits, and 2% were in the military.
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Employment Sectors for New Astronomy Bachelors, Classes of 2018, 2019, and 2020 Combined
JUL 26, 2023
Table showing demographic breakdown of astronomy bachelors. 92% of astronomy bachelor’s degrees were granted to US citizens.
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Demographics of Astronomy Bachelors, Classes of 2018, 2019, and 2020 Combined
JUL 26, 2023
Estimated Total Number of Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Faculty Members in Stand-Alone Astronomy Departments, 2014-2022
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Estimated Total Number of Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Faculty Members in Stand-Alone Astronomy Departments, 2014-2022
FEB 24, 2023
Percent of Physics Faculty Members Who Are Women, 2002- 2022
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Percent of Physics Faculty Members Who Are Women, 2002- 2022
FEB 24, 2023
Estimated Total Number of Full-Time Equivalent Faculty Members in Physics Departments by Highest Degree Awarded 2000-2022
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Estimated Total Number of Full-Time Equivalent Faculty Members in Physics Departments by Highest Degree Awarded 2000-2022
FEB 24, 2023
Percent of Astronomy Faculty Members Who Are Women, 2003-2022
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Percent of Astronomy Faculty Members Who Are Women, 2003-2022
FEB 24, 2023
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