Doctor’s Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics
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Education Levels of Astronomy Majors
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 185 students 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 | 740 |
| Master’s Degree | 225 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 185 |
| Associate’s Degree | 16 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Basic 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for astronomy students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in astronomy. About 60.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 112 |
| Women | 73 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of astronomy doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 101 |
| International Students | 54 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 12 |
Most Popular Astronomy Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 46 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 31,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,730 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,008 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 14 people received their doctor's degree in astronomy from Harvard. About 50% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Arizona comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in astronomy. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,938 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 10 doctor's degrees were handed out to astronomy majors at University of Arizona.
Princeton University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in astronomy. Roughly 8,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,870 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,870 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 10 doctor's degrees were handed out to astronomy majors at Princeton. Of these students, 20% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Northwestern University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in astronomy. Roughly 22,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,232 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,067 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 9 people received their doctor's degree in astronomy from Northwestern.
University of Virginia - Main Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in astronomy. Each year, around 25,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,578 per year.
The astronomy program at University of Virginia - Main Campus awarded 9 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year.
University of California - Berkeley is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in astronomy. Roughly 43,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year.
The astronomy program at University of California - Berkeley awarded 8 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for astronomy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,824 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,998 per year.
The astronomy program at The University of Texas at Austin awarded 7 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year.
The 7th most popular school in the country for astronomy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Roughly 31,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,763 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,600 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 7 people received their doctor's degree in astronomy from Columbia. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
California Institute of Technology comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in astronomy. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,506 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,506 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 7 people received their doctor's degree in astronomy from Caltech. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for astronomy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Hawaii at Manoa. Roughly 17,400 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 $15,912 per year.
The astronomy program at University of Hawaii at Manoa awarded 7 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in astronomy. Each year, around 44,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year.
The astronomy program at University of Wisconsin - Madison awarded 7 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year.
University of Florida comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in astronomy. Roughly 52,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 6 people received their doctor's degree in astronomy from UF.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in astronomy. Roughly 53,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 6 people received their doctor's degree in astronomy from ASU - Tempe.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in astronomy. Each year, around 44,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to astronomy majors at UCLA. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for astronomy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Maryland - College Park. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,824 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,158 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in astronomy from UMCP.
University of California - Santa Cruz is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in astronomy. Each year, around 19,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to astronomy majors at UC Santa Cruz. Of these students, 40% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for astronomy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,197 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year.
The astronomy program at Ohio State University - Main Campus awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 20% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in astronomy. Each year, around 51,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,318 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,580 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to astronomy majors at UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 20% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in astronomy. Each year, around 51,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,188 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,997 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to astronomy majors at UIUC. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
The 20th most popular school in the country for astronomy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - University Park. Each year, around 91,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,416 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,960 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in astronomy from Penn State University Park. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% 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 | 3,063 |
| Physics | 1,875 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 810 |
| Materials Sciences | 178 |
| Atmospheric Sciences | 154 |
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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