Master’s Degrees in Astrophysics
Education Levels of Astrophysical Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 48 people earned their master's degree in astrophysical sciences. This earns it the #610 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 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 Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for astrophysical sciences majors with their master'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 master's degrees in astrophysical sciences. About 54.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 26 |
| Women | 22 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of astrophysical sciences master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 26 |
| International Students | 8 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 5 |
Most Popular Astrophysical Sciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 10 colleges that offer a master’s degree in astrophysical sciences. Learn more about the most popular 10 below:
Princeton University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for astrophysical sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. 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, 21 people received their master's degree in astrophysical sciences from Princeton. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California Institute of Technology is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in astrophysical sciences. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. 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, 11 people received their master's degree in astrophysical sciences from Caltech. About 44% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Berkeley is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in astrophysical sciences. Roughly 42,300 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, 11 people received their master's degree in astrophysical sciences from UC Berkeley. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.
University of Colorado Boulder is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in astrophysical sciences. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. 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, 10 people received their master's degree in astrophysical sciences from CU - Boulder. Of these students, 47% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for astrophysical sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Rochester Institute of Technology. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. 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 master's degree in astrophysical sciences from RIT.
The 6th most popular school in the country for astrophysical sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Michigan State University. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 3 people received their master's degree in astrophysical sciences from Michigan State. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in astrophysical sciences. 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, 2 people received their master's degree in astrophysical sciences from UMN Twin Cities.
The 8th most popular school in the country for astrophysical sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Iowa State University. 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, 1 people received their master's degree in astrophysical sciences from Iowa State.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in astrophysical sciences. 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, 1 people received their master's degree in astrophysical sciences from ASU - Tempe. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to astrophysical sciences that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Astronomy | 164 |
| 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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