Doctor’s Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics
Education Levels of Astronomy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 259 people earned their doctor's degree in astronomy. This makes it the 95th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in astronomy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,035 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 259 |
| Master’s Degree | 253 |
| Associate Degree | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
| Basic Certificate | 2 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Astronomy Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for astronomy majors with their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in astronomy. About 60.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 156 |
| Women | 103 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of astronomy doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 133 |
| International Students | 75 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 13 |
Most Popular Astronomy Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 47 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in astronomy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Harvard University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for astronomy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in astronomy from Harvard. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
University of Arizona is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in astronomy. 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, 15 people received their doctor's degree in astronomy from University of Arizona. Of these students, 63% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in astronomy. Roughly 44,500 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, 10 people received their doctor's degree in astronomy from UCLA. About 44% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Princeton University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in astronomy. 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, 10 people received their doctor's degree in astronomy from Princeton. Of these students, 25% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for astronomy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is California Institute of Technology. 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, 7 people received their doctor's degree in astronomy from Caltech. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for astronomy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Cornell 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, 6 people received their doctor's degree in astronomy from Cornell.
University of California - Santa Cruz comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in astronomy. 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 astronomy from UC Santa Cruz.
University of Maryland - College Park is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in astronomy. 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 astronomy from UMCP.
The 9th most popular school in the country for astronomy majors who are seeking their doctor'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 doctor's degree in astronomy from RIT.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in astronomy. 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 astronomy from UIUC.
Northwestern University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in astronomy. Roughly 22,600 attend the school each year. 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in astronomy from Northwestern. About 60% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in astronomy. 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 astronomy from UW Seattle. About 33% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for astronomy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Boston University. 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 astronomy from Boston U.
University of California - Berkeley comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in astronomy. 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 astronomy from UC Berkeley.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in astronomy. 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 astronomy from Columbia.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in astronomy. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 astronomy from ASU - Tempe.
Michigan State University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in astronomy. 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, 4 people received their doctor's degree in astronomy from Michigan State. About 40% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for astronomy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Chicago. 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 astronomy from UChicago. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for astronomy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Hawaii at Manoa. 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 astronomy from UH Manoa. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to astronomy that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 3,103 |
| Physics | 2,046 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 766 |
| Materials Sciences | 209 |
| Atmospheric Sciences | 136 |
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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