Doctor’s Degrees in Astrophysics
Education Levels of Astrophysical Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 64 people earned their doctor's degree in astrophysical sciences. This makes it the 226th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in astrophysical sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 332 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 64 |
| Master’s Degree | 48 |
Earnings of Astrophysical Sciences Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for astrophysical sciences majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for astrophysical sciences students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in astrophysical sciences. About 62.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 40 |
| Women | 24 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of astrophysical sciences doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 35 |
| International Students | 16 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Most Popular Astrophysical Sciences Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 14 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in astrophysical sciences. Learn more about the most popular 14 below:
The most popular school in the United States for astrophysical sciences students seekinga doctor's degree is Princeton University. Each year, around 7,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in astrophysical sciences from Princeton. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
University of California - Berkeley is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in astrophysical sciences. 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 doctor's degree in astrophysical sciences from UC Berkeley.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for astrophysical sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Rochester Institute of Technology. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,884 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in astrophysical sciences from RIT.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in astrophysical sciences. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in astrophysical sciences from ASU - Tempe.
California Institute of Technology is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in astrophysical sciences. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,816 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in astrophysical sciences from Caltech. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for astrophysical sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Michigan State University. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in astrophysical sciences from Michigan State. Of these students, 40% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for astrophysical sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Colorado Boulder. 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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in astrophysical sciences from CU - Boulder. Of these students, 38% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in astrophysical sciences. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in astrophysical sciences from UMN Twin Cities.
The 10th most popular school in the country for astrophysical sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Vanderbilt University. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,744 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in astrophysical sciences from Vanderbilt. About 40% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for astrophysical sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas Christian University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,130 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,730 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in astrophysical sciences from TCU.
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in astrophysical sciences. 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, 1 people received their doctor's degree in astrophysical sciences from IU Bloomington.
Iowa State University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in astrophysical sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in astrophysical sciences from Iowa State.
The 13th most popular school in the country for astrophysical sciences majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Alaska Fairbanks. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,041 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in astrophysical sciences from UAF.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to astrophysical sciences that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Astronomy | 133 |
| Planetary Astronomy & Science | 41 |
| Other Astronomy & Astrophysics | 21 |
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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