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College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
CompareThe field of astronomy is being transformed by the advent of large astronomical data sets. This degree incorporates a strong foundation in data science and astronomy. In this program, you'll learn how to work with modern large data sets using current computational and statistical methods. You'll also have a strong grounding in data curation and ethics. These skills are transferrable to the many careers that handle and communicate data across the knowledge economy. This includes jobs in agribusiness, computing, education, engineering, finance, government, insurance, marketing, medicine, supply chain, and more.
86% employed or continuing education
30% employed after graduation
56% attending graduate school
$63,007 average starting annual income
Sample employer destinations: Epic (2), Sigray (2), Juristat (2) View All
Sample grad school destinations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, University of Chicago, University of California, Santa Barbara View All
4.5 years to degree
91% first-year retention rate
67% four-year graduation rate
79% six-year graduation rate