Bachelor’s Degrees in Astronomy
Education Levels of Astronomical Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 587 people earned their bachelor's degree in astronomical sciences. This makes it the 341st most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in astronomical sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 587 |
| Master’s Degree | 164 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 133 |
| Associate Degree | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Astronomical Sciences Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for astronomical sciences majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in astronomical sciences. About 57.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 339 |
| Women | 248 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of astronomical sciences bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 43 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 59 |
| White | 359 |
| International Students | 58 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 56 |
Most Popular Astronomical Sciences Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 67 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in astronomical sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Colorado Boulder tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for astronomical sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 37,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their bachelor's degree in astronomical sciences from CU - Boulder. Of these students, 42% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in astronomical sciences. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their bachelor's degree in astronomical sciences from UW Seattle. About 47% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for astronomical sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their bachelor's degree in astronomical sciences from Penn State University Park. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.
University of Maryland - College Park comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in astronomical sciences. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their bachelor's degree in astronomical sciences from UMCP. About 35% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in astronomical sciences. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their bachelor's degree in astronomical sciences from Ohio State. Of these students, 36% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for astronomical sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Florida. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their bachelor's degree in astronomical sciences from UF. About 53% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in astronomical sciences. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in astronomical sciences from UT Austin. About 48% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for astronomical sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Chicago. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in astronomical sciences from UChicago. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in astronomical sciences. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in astronomical sciences from UIUC. About 50% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in astronomical sciences. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in astronomical sciences from U-M. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.
University of Arizona comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in astronomical sciences. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in astronomical sciences from University of Arizona. Of these students, 31% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for astronomical sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Virginia - Main Campus. Roughly 25,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,823 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,118 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in astronomical sciences from University of Virginia. About 40% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for astronomical sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Massachusetts Amherst. Each year, around 31,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in astronomical sciences from UMass Amherst. Of these students, 29% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Stony Brook University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in astronomical sciences. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in astronomical sciences from SUNY Stony Brook. About 22% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Boston University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in astronomical sciences. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in astronomical sciences from Boston U. About 53% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for astronomical sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Iowa. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in astronomical sciences from Iowa.
Villanova University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in astronomical sciences. Each year, around 11,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,806 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,261 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in astronomical sciences from Villanova. About 63% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for astronomical sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Kansas. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in astronomical sciences from KU.
SUNY New Paltz is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in astronomical sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in astronomical sciences from SUNY New Paltz.
The 18th most popular school in the country for astronomical sciences majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is San Diego State University. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. 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, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in astronomical sciences from SDSU. Of these students, 33% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to astronomical sciences that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Astrophysics | 332 |
| Other Astronomy & Astrophysics | 91 |
| Planetary Astronomy & Science | 25 |
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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