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Doctor’s Degrees in Astronomy & Astrophysics

170 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 47 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a doctor's degree in astronomy. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 16 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 27.6% of astronomy graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Astronomy Majors

In 2020-2021, 170 doctor's degrees were awarded to astronomy majors. 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 979
Master’s Degree 187
Doctor’s Degree 170
Associate Degree 23
Graduate Certificate 14
Basic Certificate 1
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 60.0% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 102
Women 68
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The racial-ethnic distribution of astronomy doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 8
Black or African American 5
Hispanic or Latino 7
White 89
International Students 47
Other Races/Ethnicities 14
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There are 47 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in astronomy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
17 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. The astronomy program at Harvard University awarded 17 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.

#2

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
15 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. The astronomy program at University of Arizona awarded 15 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.

#3

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
10 Yearly Graduations
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Los Angeles is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in astronomy. 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 - Los Angeles awarded 10 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#3

Princeton University

Princeton, New Jersey
10 Yearly Graduations
10% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $56,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,010 per year. The astronomy program at Princeton University awarded 10 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 10% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

California Institute of Technology

Pasadena, California
7 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $56,364 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,364 per year. The astronomy program at California Institute of Technology awarded 7 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.

#6

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
6 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

The 6th most popular school in the country for astronomy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Cornell University. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 doctor's degrees were handed out to astronomy majors at Cornell.

#6

University of California - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California
6 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The astronomy program at University of California - Santa Cruz awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 67% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
6 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,360 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their doctor's degree in astronomy from UMCP. About 50% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, New York
5 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $50,225 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,092 per year. The astronomy program at Rochester Institute of Technology awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 40% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

5 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. The astronomy program at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

#9

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
5 Yearly Graduations
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northwestern University 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 $60,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,067 per year. The astronomy program at Northwestern University awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

5 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. The astronomy program at University of Washington - Seattle Campus awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

#9

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
5 Yearly Graduations
40% Women

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 $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to astronomy majors at Boston U.

#9

University of California - Berkeley

Berkeley, California
5 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Berkeley comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in astronomy. Roughly 42,300 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to astronomy majors at UC Berkeley. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.

5 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to astronomy majors at Columbia. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

5 Yearly Graduations
40% Women

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 $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. The astronomy program at Arizona State University - Tempe awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#17

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
4 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in astronomy from Michigan State. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
4 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in astronomy. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to astronomy majors at UW - Madison. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
4 Yearly Graduations
25% Women

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 $59,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,640 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in astronomy from UChicago.

#17

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
4 Yearly Graduations
50% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to astronomy majors at UH Manoa.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to astronomy that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Chemistry 2,721
Physics 1,752
Geological & Earth Sciences 734
Materials Sciences 144
Atmospheric Sciences 125

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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