Master’s Degrees in Astronomy
Education Levels of Astronomical Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 164 people earned their master's degree in astronomical sciences. This makes it the 519th most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for astronomical sciences majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for astronomical sciences majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in astronomical sciences. About 53.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 87 |
| Women | 77 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of astronomical sciences master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 68 |
| International Students | 36 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 19 |
Most Popular Astronomical Sciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 32 colleges that offer a master’s degree in astronomical sciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for astronomical sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree. 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, 13 people received their master's degree in astronomical sciences from Penn State University Park. About 50% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northwestern University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in astronomical sciences. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in astronomical sciences from Northwestern. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
University of Maryland - College Park comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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, 8 people received their master's degree in astronomical sciences from UMCP. About 38% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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, 8 people received their master's degree in astronomical sciences from Ohio State. Of these students, 38% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for astronomical sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is San Diego State 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 astronomical sciences from SDSU.
University of California - Santa Cruz comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in astronomical sciences. Roughly 19,100 attend the school each year. 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, 5 people received their master's degree in astronomical sciences from UC Santa Cruz. About 50% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in astronomical sciences. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in astronomical sciences from IU Bloomington. About 33% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Hawaii at Manoa comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in astronomical sciences. Each year, around 18,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 astronomical sciences from UH Manoa. Of these students, 50% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in astronomical sciences. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 4 people received their master's degree in astronomical sciences from Columbia. About 70% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in astronomical sciences. 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, 4 people received their master's degree in astronomical sciences from UT Austin. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for astronomical sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Arizona. 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, 4 people received their master's degree in astronomical sciences from University of Arizona. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for astronomical sciences majors who are seeking their master'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, 3 people received their master's degree in astronomical sciences from UMass Amherst.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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, 3 people received their master's degree in astronomical sciences from UW Seattle. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for astronomical sciences majors who are seeking their master'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, 3 people received their master's degree in astronomical sciences from University of Virginia. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in astronomical sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in astronomical sciences from Texas A&M College Station. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Cornell University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in astronomical sciences. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 3 people received their master's degree in astronomical sciences from Cornell.
The 12th most popular school in the country for astronomical sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. 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, 3 people received their master's degree in astronomical sciences from U-M.
New Mexico State University - Main Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in astronomical sciences. Each year, around 14,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 2 people received their master's degree in astronomical sciences from NMSU Main Campus. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.
The 20th most popular school in the country for astronomical sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in astronomical sciences from RPI. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% 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 master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Astrophysics | 48 |
| Planetary Astronomy & Science | 22 |
| Other Astronomy & Astrophysics | 19 |
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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