Master’s Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics
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Education Levels of Astronomy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 173 people earned their master's degree in astronomy. This earns it the #213 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in astronomy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 967 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 222 |
| Master’s Degree | 173 |
| Associate Degree | 17 |
| Graduate Certificate | 12 |
| Basic Certificate | 5 |
Earnings of Astronomy Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for astronomy majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for astronomy majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in astronomy. About 56.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 98 |
| Women | 75 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of astronomy master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 85 |
| International Students | 37 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 20 |
Most Popular Astronomy Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 44 colleges that offer a master’s degree in astronomy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for astronomy students seekinga master's degree is Princeton University. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,410 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in astronomy from Princeton. About 17% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for astronomy majors who are seeking their master's degree is California Institute of Technology. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,479 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,479 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in astronomy from Caltech.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in astronomy. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,466 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in astronomy from Penn State University Park.
University of California - Berkeley is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in astronomy. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in astronomy from UC Berkeley. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in astronomy. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,004 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,251 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in astronomy from CU - Boulder.
The 5th most popular school in the country for astronomy majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Arizona. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,348 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in astronomy from University of Arizona. About 70% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northwestern University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in astronomy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,391 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,869 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in astronomy from Northwestern.
Harvard University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in astronomy. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,456 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in astronomy from Harvard. About 53% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in astronomy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,525 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,092 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in astronomy from Ohio State. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Maryland - College Park is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in astronomy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,695 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,238 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in astronomy from UMCP.
San Diego State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in astronomy. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in astronomy from SDSU. About 33% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in astronomy. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,033 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in astronomy from IU Bloomington. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Rochester Institute of Technology is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in astronomy. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,740 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in astronomy from RIT. About 50% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Santa Cruz is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in astronomy. Each year, around 19,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in astronomy from UC Santa Cruz. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in astronomy. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in astronomy from Columbia. About 67% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in astronomy. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,036 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in astronomy from UT Austin. About 17% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Hawaii at Manoa comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in astronomy. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in astronomy from UH Manoa.
Cornell University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in astronomy. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,456 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in astronomy from Cornell.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in astronomy. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,454 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in astronomy from U-M. About 40% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Astronomy Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 104 | |
| 31 | |
| 25 | |
| 13 |
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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