Doctor’s Degrees in Astronomy
Education Levels of Astronomical Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 133 people earned their doctor's degree in astronomical sciences. This earns it the #181 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
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 Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for astronomical sciences students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in astronomical sciences. About 62.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 83 |
| Women | 50 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of astronomical sciences doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 66 |
| International Students | 41 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 9 |
Most Popular Astronomical Sciences Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 30 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in astronomical sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for astronomical sciences students seekinga doctor'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 $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in astronomical sciences from University of Arizona. Of these students, 33% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Cornell University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in astronomical sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in astronomical sciences from Cornell.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for astronomical sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Santa Cruz. Each year, around 19,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in astronomical sciences from UC Santa Cruz.
University of Maryland - College Park is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in astronomical sciences. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 6 people received their doctor's degree in astronomical sciences from UMCP.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in astronomical sciences. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in astronomical sciences from UW Seattle. Of these students, 33% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for astronomical sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in astronomical sciences from Columbia.
Boston University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in astronomical sciences. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in astronomical sciences from Boston U.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in astronomical sciences. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in astronomical sciences from UIUC.
University of Chicago is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in astronomical sciences. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. 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, 4 people received their doctor's degree in astronomical sciences from UChicago. About 38% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Hawaii at Manoa comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in astronomical sciences. 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 doctor's degree in astronomical sciences from UH Manoa. About 40% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Virginia - Main Campus is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in astronomical sciences. Each year, around 25,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 4 people received their doctor's degree in astronomical sciences from University of Virginia. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for astronomical sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in astronomical sciences from UT Austin.
The 13th most popular school in the country for astronomical sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is New Mexico State University - Main Campus. Roughly 14,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,283 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,181 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in astronomical sciences from NMSU Main Campus. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in astronomical sciences. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in astronomical sciences from U-M. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in astronomical sciences. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. 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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in astronomical sciences from Penn State University Park. Of these students, 20% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Nevada - Las Vegas is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in astronomical sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,354 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in astronomical sciences from UNLV.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in astronomical sciences. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. 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, 2 people received their doctor's degree in astronomical sciences from Ohio State. About 43% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to astronomical sciences that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Astrophysics | 64 |
| Planetary Astronomy & Science | 41 |
| Other Astronomy & Astrophysics | 21 |
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*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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